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A picture of surface hoar in the Bridgers on Monday. Possibly the next weak layer we will be writing about ad nauseum.  Photo: A. Lazar
 

This picture shows feathery surface hoar crystals buried under an inch of snow. We may see avalanches on this layer when we get more snow. Photo: YC Ski Patrol

Surface hoar crystals, a persistent weak layer, are buried on many slopes. They are only under 1-2 inches of snow, but that's enough to preserve them. We will be watchig this layer closely in the coming weeks. Photo: J. Logan