Groundhog

Observed Jan 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m. PST · Monashees

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Hoarfrost facets formed about 1cm deepSunny daySnowballs from previous warm days

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Cold sunny day -10c. Noticed large hoarfrost facets building on top of about 5mm of crust from previous warm days, harder crust about 8 inches deeper in the snowpack. Notices snowballs formed on steeper slopes from previous warm weather, did not notice any fresh slab slides or avalanches. Snow seemed very stable at this time
Weather
Cold, Sunny
Ride type
Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Open trees, Sunny slopes
Stayed away
Convex slopes, Cut blocks
Riding quality
Ok
Snow conditions
Crusty