In most locations several layers of weak, faceted snow exist in the mid-snow pack with depth hoar near the ground. Though our snow pack is strengthening it remains possible to trigger an avalanche where this poor structure is found.  The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet. Dig into the snow to look for these weak layers. Where you find them avoid the likely trigger points like steep, rocky terrain and convex slopes in areas with relatively shallow snow.

In most locations several layers of weak, faceted snow exist in the mid-snow pack with depth hoar near the ground. Though our snow pack is strengthening it remains possible to trigger an avalanche where this poor structure is found.  The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 5000 feet. Dig into the snow to look for these weak layers. Where you find them avoid the likely trigger points like steep, rocky terrain and convex slopes in areas with relatively shallow snow.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet. Warmer temperatures and lack of recent snow allowed the snow pack to consolidate and strengthen. However, layers weak snow exist in many areas and human triggered avalanches remain possible. Dig into the snow and evaluate the snow pack before committing to a slope. Look for weak snow with an overlying slab and choose appropriate terrain where present. Avoid steep, rocky areas with shallow snow where you can more easily trigger an avalanche.

Multiple weak layers are buried in our snowpack right now. Human triggered avalanches remain possible and the avalanche danger is MODERATE above 5000 feet. Avoid areas with a shallow snowpack such as steep, rocky terrain where you can more easily trigger an avalanche. Be aware of wind loaded slopes where cohesive wind slabs may have been deposited on persistent weak layers, especially above treeline. Choose safer terrain if you are uncertain about the stability of the snow.

Multiple weak layers are buried in our snowpack right now. Human triggered avalanches remain possible and the avalanche danger is MODERATE above 5000 feet. Avoid areas with a shallow snowpack such as steep, rocky terrain where you can more easily trigger an avalanche. Be aware of wind loaded slopes where cohesive wind slabs may have been deposited on persistent weak layers, especially above treeline. Choose safer terrain if you are uncertain about the stability of the snow.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 5000 feet. Human triggered avalanches are possible on buried weak layers in our pack. Avoid areas with a shallow snowpack, like steep rocky terrain, where you can more easily affect these weak layers. In alpine terrain, the possibility of a human triggered avalanche involving lingering wind slab instabilities remains. Assess wind loaded slopes before committing to them.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 5000 feet. Human triggered avalanches are possible on steep wind loaded slopes in alpine terrain and in areas with a shallow snowpack where it is easier to affect deeper weak layers. Dig into the snow to look for these weak, faceted layers and carefully assess recently wind loaded terrain before committing to it.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 5000 feet. Human triggered avalanches are possible on steep wind loaded slopes in alpine terrain and in areas with a shallow snowpack where it is easier to affect deeper weak layers. Dig into the snow to look for these weak, faceted layers and carefully assess recently wind loaded terrain before committing to it.

Concerns in our snowpack remain with the variety of weak layers in our pack along with wind slabs that formed earlier in the week. The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 5000 feet. Human triggered avalanches are possible particularly on steep, wind loaded slopes and terrain with shallow snow where it is easier to affect deeper instabilities. Dig into the snow to look for these weak, faceted layers and carefully assess recently wind loaded terrain before committing to it.

The cooler temperatures overnight helped to stabilize the surface snow, but weak layers lurk deeper in the snow pack. The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 5000 feet. Human triggered avalanches are possible particularly on steep, wind loaded slopes and terrain with shallow snow where it is easier to affect deeper instabilities. Dig into the snow to look for these weak, faceted layers and carefully assess recently wind loaded terrain before committing to it.

The cooler temperatures overnight helped to stabilize the surface snow, but weak layers lurk deeper in the snow pack. The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 5000 feet. Human triggered avalanches are possible particularly on steep, wind loaded slopes and terrain with shallow snow where it is easier to affect deeper instabilities. Dig into the snow to look for these weak, faceted layers and carefully assess recently wind loaded terrain before committing to it.

The latest system brought about rapid change to the snow pack with added water weight, wind transported snow, and warming temperatures. Dangerous conditions exist in the upper elevations. The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 6000 feet. Carefully evaluate the snow pack and choose conservative terrain while it adjusts to the recent stress.

How warm and how much precipitation?  Confidence in weather forecasts is low and conditions could be highly variable.  Wind slabs continue to develop and snow structure isn't favorable for increased load or rapid warming. The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE at all elevations. Carefully evaluate the snowpack and your terrain choices. Pay close attention to the changing weather today and be aware that quickly warming temperatures or precipitation may increase the avalanche danger.

How warm and how much precipitation?  Confidence in weather forecasts is low and conditions could be highly variable.  Wind slabs continue to develop and snow structure isn't favorable for increased load or rapid warming. The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE at all elevations. Carefully evaluate the snowpack and your terrain choices. Pay close attention to the changing weather today and be aware that quickly warming temperatures or precipitation may increase the avalanche danger.