The Pikes Peak region's last major snowfall was on December 8. Since then, the snowpack has weakened. However, patches of hard snow linger, mainly above the treeline. This is similar to what the snowpack looked like across the rest of the state before the holiday storm cycle. The holiday storm dropped about ~2 inches of new snow. The wind affects most slopes here and it was hard to find new snow away from the most sheltered slopes. Anticipate avalanche danger rising quickly, the next time this region receives more than 4 inches and the usual wind.

Pikes Peak massif

Traveled into and around Old Pikes Peak Ski Area. The road was open to the summit. I used the opportunity to look around above treeline.

Below and near treeline the snowpack structure is, comprised of weak grains, soft from the surface to the middle of the pack and firm near the ground.
The snow cover, on near treeline slopes, is more erratic from the ever-changing wind direction and speed.
Above treeline, the wind has pressed snow into any leeward terrain feature. From ditches to Couloirs.

Breezy, cold and partly sunny.