Some Cold Snow and Some Warm Snow on Schallenberger Ridge

The forecast predicted increased east winds along the ridges again today. We decided to check out lower elevation sunny slopes to see how much wet snow formed on them. Shallow wet snow did form on the SE-S aspects by noon, but today's sun and warmth did not cause enough melting to destroy the uneven surface texture on those slopes. The snow on these aspects is getting shallower. Numerous shrubs and patches of bare ground are starting to melt out on these lower elevation sunny slopes. We also ventured over to the N-facing terrain on the other side of the ridge. Open areas sheltered from the winds still held some soft cold surface snow on the N aspects. The surface layers keep slowly getting weaker on these slopes. In other areas, we found the same potpourri of firm and breakable conditions that exist elsewhere around the forecast area.