New Snow on Rubicon

Between 6 and 12 inches of new snow from most recent storm. A small and light graupel was observed on the surface, especially at lower elevations. Skies were a mix of clear and swirling storm clouds.

Lower elevations showed light wind effect, while exposed area beginning ~200ft from summit and above had a thick crust which produced moderate cracking. We chose a steep test slope in high elevation, exposed area and loaded it with a jumping skier. Slabs approximately 12in thick broke from the slope. Wind slabs were not triggerable with skier weight on slopes of 30 degrees or less.