Warm temperatures, wind, rain and dense snow created dangerous avalanche conditions.  Fresh storm slabs will be sensitive to human triggering and thicken throughout the day at mid and upper elevations. Natural and human triggered wet loose slides are a concern at low and mid elevations. Continued loading will stress deeply buried weak layers which may result in a very large destructive avalanche. Today's a great day to seek out lower angle terrain while practicing cautious route-finding and conservative decision making.

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist at upper elevations as dense snow and moderate winds form sensitive storm slabs on lower density snow. Natural or human triggered storm slabs are most likely on slopes steeper than 35 degrees at upper elevations. Additional load is stressing buried weak layers with heightened avalanche conditions at mid and lower elevations. Large and destructive upper elevation persistent slab avalanches may fail naturally and run long distances. Cautious route-finding and conservative decision making is recommended.

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist at upper elevations as dense snow and moderate winds form sensitive storm slabs on lower density snow. Natural or human triggered storm slabs are most likely on slopes steeper than 35 degrees at upper elevations. Additional load is stressing buried weak layers with heightened avalanche conditions at mid and lower elevations. Large and destructive upper elevation persistent slab avalanches may fail naturally and run long distances. Cautious route-finding and conservative decision making is recommended.

Heightened avalanche conditions exist at upper elevations from the combination of low density snow and moderate, westerly winds forming wind slabs on leeward slopes and gullies. Some slopes could harbor new snow depths greater than 6”, so evaluate snow depths before committing to bigger terrain. Fresh instabilities overlap with stubborn, but high consequence persistent slab problems.

The snowpack continues to gradually stabilize following last week's storm and avalanche cycle.  Heightened avalanche conditions exist at upper elevations, where recent wind loading overlaps with stubborn but consequential persistent slab concerns.

The snowpack continues to gradually stabilize following last week's storm and avalanche cycle.  Heightened avalanche conditions exist at upper elevations, where recent wind loading overlaps with stubborn but consequential persistent slab concerns.

The snowpack continues to consolidate after last week's storm, but intense winds overnight and a variable distribution of buried weak layers warrants attentive terrain selection and snowpack assessments.  Avoid wind loaded terrain and be cautious of open, unsupported slopes. 

Natural and/or skier triggered avalanches occurred each of the past three days. Warming temperatures, strong winds, heavy dense snow at mid/upper elevations with rain at lower elevations has created dangerous avalanche conditions. Storm slabs will be more reactive and widespread than yesterday with wet loose activity increasing. A variety of crusts/weak layers exist in our snowpack which are being stressed from this weeks loading, possibly resulting in a large avalanche. Choosing lower angle sheltered terrain is recommended today.

Natural and/or skier triggered avalanches occurred each of the past three days. Warming temperatures, strong winds, heavy dense snow at mid/upper elevations with rain at lower elevations has created dangerous avalanche conditions. Storm slabs will be more reactive and widespread than yesterday with wet loose activity increasing. A variety of crusts/weak layers exist in our snowpack which are being stressed from this weeks loading, possibly resulting in a large avalanche. Choosing lower angle sheltered terrain is recommended today.

Overnight, relatively warm dense snow fell on lower density snow creating an unstable storm slab. Warming temperatures, combined with a rain/snow mix, will increase the loose wet hazard at low and mid elevations as the day progresses. A variety of crusts and weak layers exist in our snowpack which are being stressed from this weeks loading, possibly resulting in a large avalanche. Choosing lower angle terrain is recommended today while noting surface cracking and rollerball activity.

Natural and human triggered slides have recently occurred with continued snow and wind forming storm slabs that are likely to be human triggered. Fresh slabs will be thickest and most sensitive to triggering in wind loaded terrain. A variety of crusts and weak layers exist in our snowpack which are being stressed from this weeks loading, posssibly resulting in a very large avalanche. Choosing lower angle non-wind loaded terrain is recommended today with surface cracking/ audible collapses signs of instability.   

Natural and human triggered slides have recently occurred with continued snow and wind forming storm slabs that are likely to be human triggered. Fresh slabs will be thickest and most sensitive to triggering in wind loaded terrain. A variety of crusts and weak layers exist in our snowpack which are being stressed from this weeks loading, posssibly resulting in a very large avalanche. Choosing lower angle non-wind loaded terrain is recommended today with surface cracking/ audible collapses signs of instability.   

Dangerous avalanche conditions remain at upper elevations as snow and wind formed cohesive slabs stressing buried weak layers. Natural or human triggered avalanches are most likely on slopes steeper than 35 degrees at upper elevations. At mid to lower elevations, heightened avalanche conditions exist on steep slopes and gullies due to buried crust and surface hoar. Our variable and complex snowpack requires slope-specific evaluation and watch for surface cracking or audible collapses as signs of instability before skiing or riding.  

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist as dense snow and strong winds formed sensitive storm slabs stressing buried weak layers. Natural or human triggered storm slabs are most likely on slopes steeper than 35 degrees at mid and upper elevations. Diligent snowpack evaluation and cautious route-finding are essential in managing our complex snowpack. Generally safer conditions are found at lower elevations.