Recent substantial precipitation has created dangerous avalanche conditions with dense surface snow resting on lower density snow. Natural avalanche activity has diminished but a human triggered storm slab is likely on slopes steeper than 35 degrees at mid and upper elevations. In areas that harbor a shallow snowpack It remains possible to trigger a very large avalanche on buried weak layers. Practice patience and safe travel techniques along with evaluating the snow structure while our snowpack adjusts to this load.

Elevated avalanche conditions remain as dense snowfall overnight and today, accompanied by light to moderate winds, is deposited on lower density surface snow. A human triggered storm slab is possible on slopes steeper than 35 degrees at upper elevations. In areas that harbor a shallow snowpack It remains possible to trigger a very large avalanche on buried weak layers. Evaluate the snow structure before committing to a slope and continue to practice safe travel techniques.

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist as snowfall continues to thicken sensitive storm slabs while adding additional load to buried weak layers. Natural or human triggering storm slabs will be most likely on slopes steeper than 35 degrees at upper elevations. The snowpack is safer at lower elevations where snowfall totals have been modest.

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist as snowfall continues to thicken sensitive storm slabs while adding additional load to buried weak layers. Natural or human triggering storm slabs will be most likely on slopes steeper than 35 degrees at upper elevations. The snowpack is safer at lower elevations where snowfall totals have been modest.

Expect changing conditions and rising avalanche danger as another round of heavy snowfall and increasing wind speeds impact the advisory area, forming sensitive slabs and adding weight to buried weak layers. The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE at higher elevations and could rise to HIGH tonight.  You can find improving riding conditions and a safer snowpack at lower elevations today, but watch for the hazard to change tonight.

Continued snowfall at higher elevations is making for dangerous avalanche conditions.  Storm slabs will be sensitive to human triggers on slopes steeper than 35 degrees, and persistent weak layers near the bottom of the snowpack are being tested by this warming and loading event.  You can find improving stability at lower elevations while being wary of the threat of natural releases from above.

Continued snowfall at higher elevations is making for dangerous avalanche conditions.  Storm slabs will be sensitive to human triggers on slopes steeper than 35 degrees, and persistent weak layers near the bottom of the snowpack are being tested by this warming and loading event.  You can find improving stability at lower elevations while being wary of the threat of natural releases from above.

A warm and wet system will increase the avalanche danger today and tonight.  The danger is Moderate this morning and will rise to Considerable by this afternoon as new snow and gusty winds create sensitive storm instabilities.  Problematic weak layers still lurk deeper in the snowpack, complicating today's travel advice.  Default towards conservative terrain choices as conditions change through the day.  

Light snowfall combined with warm temperatures is consolidating the snowpack into a more cohesive slab overlying a poor snowpack structure that remains susceptible to human triggering.  This could result in a very large or destructive avalanche. Thin wind slabs have formed on leeward slopes at upper elevations from recent snow and southwest winds. Stay alert for obvious signs of instability such as cracking and collapsing, evaluate the snowpack before committing to steeper terrain, and continue practicing safe travel techniques.

Light snowfall combined with warm temperatures is consolidating the snowpack into a more cohesive slab overlying a poor snowpack structure that remains susceptible to human triggering.  This could result in large or destructive avalanche. Thin wind slabs have formed on leeward slopes at upper elevations from recent snow and southwest winds. Stay alert for obvious signs of instability such as cracking and collapsing, evaluate the snowpack before committing to steeper terrain, and continue practicing safe travel techniques.

The current warming trend is consolidating the surface snow into a slab that is susceptible to human triggering in locations with a poor snowpack structure resulting in a very large destructive avalanche.  Recent and current winds have formed thin slabs on leeward aspects at upper elevations. Continue to practice safe travel techniques, recognize bulls eye data such as cracking and collapsing and evaluate the snowpack before committing to a steep slope.

The current warming and changing conditions may stress areas where our snowpack structure remains weak and a human triggered slide could result in a very large destructive avalanche.  The surface slab is consolidating with these warm conditions and it is imperative to recognize obvious signs of instability such as cracking and collapsing beneath your feet or machine while practicing safe travel techniques such as one member of the party on a slope at a time. 

Warm moist new snow, accompanied by wind, returned overnight and will develop thin storm slabs as the day progresses. The current warming changing conditions may stress areas where our snowpack structure remains weak and a human triggered slide could result in a very large destructive avalanche.  The surface slab is consolidating with these warm conditions and it is imperative to recognize obvious signs of instability such as cracking and collapsing beneath your feet.

Nearly a week without substantial new snow has resulted in avalanches becoming more difficult to trigger.  However, a poor snowpack structure remains in locations where a human triggered slide could result in a very large destructive avalanche. Continue to recognize obvious signs of instability such as cracking and collapsing beneath your feet or machine while practicing safe travel techniques such as one member of the party on a slope at a time.