From email:
"While grooming the xc trails in Beaver Creek drainage last night, I observed extensive cracking and collapsing in the 12"+ of new snow. Essentially every slope above the trail would fail as I approached them, some breaking up to 30' away. I know it's not a good sign but was cool to watch.
7,5k'-7,9k' mostly North facing aspect.
Yesterday's addition here was right side up with the initial snow coming in very wet and heavy, while ending in a light fluffy topping which is now getting blown around. Additional trace overnight and currently snowing again at 8am. " Photo: J. Gerardi
Location
NORTHERN MADISON RANGE
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Dec 9, 2023