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Skied Candyland near Shower Falls in Hyalite today. Got a decent look around and didn't see any natural avalanches. Got a ECTN12 @ 8k' east facing aspect at Candyland. Fractured at the new snow old snow interface about 40cm down from the surface. 115cm total snow depth. Very soft upper 40cm of snow with firmer snow underneath. Was snowing on and off while I was there and still snowing when I left

8" of new snow at the Grotto Falls TH. Photo: GNFAC

Just an initial look at low elevation snow around some of the ice climbs.

8" of new snow at the Grotto Falls TH. 
 

I couldn't find any surface hoar that was buried by last night's snow, but I'm sure it's out there. Doesn't really matter because there's plenty of weak, faceted snow that was the previous snow surface.

The new snow is all fluff and not a concern at lower elevations in Hyalite. Perhaps it could be enough of a load and enough of a cohesive slab at higher elevations where more snow fell. 

For now, things seem mostly stable, but that will change quickly with any amount of wind. 

We are grateful for our partnership with the Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. It is always a good time to get out in the field with our education coordinator, Shannon. Photo: GNFAC

The snow depth was 60-70 cm (2-2.5 feet) at the upper elevations of the Big Springs Loop around the Black Canyon area in Island Park. Photo: GNFAC

Surface hoar and near surface facets are now capped by this weekend's snow. The layers are buried 2-4" deep in the Black Canyon area of Island Park. Photo: GNFAC