Texas Meadows

Snow pit approximately half way up Texas Meadows, east aspect. 145 cm snow depth. Starting at ground, 0-15 cm was depth hoar, medium sized grains. Above the depth hoar the snow pack gradually decreased in density to the top layer of fresh snow which was quite light. ECTX (no initiation, no propagation). Additionally, I saw no signs of recent avalanches (Bridger ridge was concealed by clouds) and experienced no signs of snow instability (settlement or cracking). This was the best skiing I have had this year. SW Montana seems to have a base layer of snow this year that is not laced with problems, except the ever present depth hoar at the base.