Date of Observation: 01/13/2022
Name: Jack Caprio
Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: Wolverine to climax
Observed avalanche activity: No
Weather: Sunny and warm. Light winds
Snowpack: HS in Wolverine basin averaged around 220 cms. HS in wind affected areas near ridge line was much less ~1 meter. Snow surfaces above treeline in NNW terrain consisted of 5-10 cm of punchy wind slab. Unreactive to ski cuts but decreased ski quality. Bummer.
Wind protected areas below treeline on steep shady slopes provided great near surface facet surfing.