January 9, 2026. 06:30 AM

12 cm new snow, -7.0, snowing, light south west winds.

100-120 cm recent snow settling over the January 2 layer of small surface hoar over a rime crust. Wind effect open areas tree line and above. 140 - 160 cm settled storm snow overlies the December 16 melt freeze crust.

Exchange day yesterday. Outgoing and new guests skiing Back to Basics and Merlot.

No new avalanches, further obs of recent natural cycle to size 2.