Surface Hoar in Granite Chief area

Surface hoar was observed by one of our groups today in the Granite Chief/Nat Geo area. It was found in open areas that were sheltered from the winds (meadows surrounded by trees). The largest of these feathery grains were 1.5cm, and centered around the 8300' elevation. 

Of note, little signs of instability were observed in this terrain today, which is quite a different story than what was seen by another group the south side of Castle during the same time period.