New snow, N. Bridgers

We snowmobiled and skied near the Throne and stayed on slopes less than 30 degrees and out from below any slopes steeper than 30 degrees. At 11:00am at 7,500' we measured 14" of new snow equal to 1.2" of snow water equivalent. It was snowing one inch an hour and wind was moderate with strong gusts. Avalanches of new snow were likely on steep slopes and very likely on steep wind-loaded slopes. Conditions will get more dangerous as more new snow is expected over the next couple days. We dug a pit at 7,500' on a northeast aspect. HS was 157cm and we did not see any reactive or concerning weak layers, but the new snow and wind-drifts are enough to create large, dangerous avalanches.