I was working out of Callaghan Country's Lodge (at 4500' in the Callaghan drainage N of Powder Mountain) for the past 3 days. The height of snow at the study plot (5200') was 350cm. Most of the creeks and other early season features are well covered over.
The ski quality of the snow was generally good. At tree line the snow in the valley was unaffected by wind and presented 50-100cm foot penetration. In the Alpine the conditions where a bit more variable, but other than on the most wind hammered features (and below 6500') there was still good snow to be found.
For both treeline and in the alpine: the Avalanche Hazard was Moderate and Stability Good
Dave Sarkany
Ski Guide