190123 Shames

Clear skies in the alpine with valley cloud up to about 900 metres. Mostly calm with light wind at the top of the Dome (1400 metres). Widespread surface hoar above a thin breakable surface crust. Foot penetration was 30 cm at 1400 metres. Skied North bowl/ Powder 8's in dry snow that was well bonded to the old crust down about 60 cm.