The hazard above 5000 feet is MODERATE on slopes steeper than 35 degrees and LOW on all other terrain. New snow the past 24 hours ranges from 1-8 inches favoring the eastern half of the advisory area. This new snow combined with moderate north to east wind likely created fresh wind slabs. The late January weak layer and crust is spotty and remains mostly dormant, but continues to be reactive in some stability tests. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully today.

The hazard above 6000 feet is MODERATE on slopes steeper than 35º and LOW on all other terrain. Recently formed wind slabs and in some areas, surface hoar formed over a crust in late-January remain reactive. Though generally safe conditions exist in most terrain, it is important to assess slopes for weak and reactive layers before skiing or riding on them.

The Hazard above 6000 feet is MODERATE on wind loaded slopes steeper than 35º and LOW on all other terrain. Generally safe conditions exist in most terrain, but a few lingering concerns remain. Recently formed wind slabs are still sensitive to human triggers in steep terrain. In some areas, surface hoar formed over the late-January crust remains reactive. It is unlikely to trigger a persistent slab avalanche, but not impossible. Continue to evaluate the snowpack for weak and reactive layers.

The Hazard above 6000 feet is MODERATE on wind loaded slopes steeper than 35º and LOW on all other terrain. Generally safe conditions exist in most terrain, but a few lingering concerns remain. Recently formed wind slabs are still sensitive to human triggers in steep terrain. In some areas, surface hoar formed over the late-January crust remains reactive. It is unlikely to trigger a persistent slab avalanche, but not impossible. Continue to evaluate the snowpack for weak and reactive layers.

The avalanche hazard above 5000 feet is MODERATE due to strong winds and a bit of new snow over the past 24 hours and LOW below 5000 feet. Human triggered avalanches are possible particularly on wind loaded slopes today. In some areas a weak layer over the late January crust remains reactive in stability tests. It is unlikely to trigger this persistent slab, but not impossible. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully and identify features of concern like wind loaded slopes.

The hazard is MODERATE on wind loaded terrain and on sunny aspects. All other terrain has a LOW hazard. Moderate winds switched back to the southwest and began loading leeward slopes yesterday. Wind slabs exist near ridges. Also, abundant sunshine and above freezing temperatures will create a wet snow hazard on sunny aspects as the day progresses. Evaluate wind loaded slopes carefully and avoid sunny aspects by this afternoon.

The hazard is MODERATE on wind loaded terrain and on sunny aspects. All other terrain has a LOW hazard. Moderate winds switched back to the southwest and began loading leeward slopes yesterday. Wind slabs exist near ridges. Also, abundant sunshine and above freezing temperatures will create a wet snow hazard on sunny aspects as the day progresses. Evaluate wind loaded slopes carefully and avoid sunny aspects by this afternoon.

The hazard is MODERATE on wind loaded slopes steeper than 35º and could rise on sunny aspects as the day progresses with more sun than anticipated. Other terrain has a LOW hazard. Shifting winds in the past week drifted snow onto multiple aspects. These drifts have been slow to gain strength due to the slick surface and weak snow they were formed on. Continue to evaluate wind loaded terrain carefully and avoid sunny aspects if the snow surface becomes wet.

The hazard is MODERATE on sunny aspects and wind loaded slopes steeper than 35º. All other terrain has a LOW hazard. Above freezing temperatures and ample sunshine will increase wet snow hazard on sunny aspects as the day progresses. Lingering, reactive wind slabs exist in isolated areas, varying in thickness from 6 inches to 2 feet. Avoid sunny aspects in the afternoon when the surface snow becomes wet and evaluate wind loaded slopes before skiing or riding on them.

The hazard is MODERATE on sunny aspects and wind loaded slopes steeper than 35º. All other terrain has a LOW hazard. Above freezing temperatures and ample sunshine will increase wet snow hazard on sunny aspects as the day progresses. Lingering, reactive wind slabs exist in isolated areas, varying in thickness from 6 inches to 2 feet. Avoid sunny aspects in the afternoon when the surface snow becomes wet and evaluate wind loaded slopes before skiing or riding on them.

Spring like conditions will bring a few potential wet snow problems today. The hazard will begin LOW and rise to MODERATE as the day progresses. The wet snow hazard will increase as above normal temperatures and abundant sunshine affect sunny aspects. Glide avalanches are also possible in isolated locations. As the snow surface becomes moist throughout the day move to shadier terrain. Also, watch for lingering wind slabs in isolated locations near ridgetops. 

The hazard above 6000 feet is MODERATE on slopes steeper than 35 degrees due to above freezing temperatures over the past 48 hours and light rain on snow today. All other terrain is rated LOW. Wet snow avalanches are possible on steep slopes as rain weakens the surface snow. Continued warm temperatures and rain may also reawaken deeper weak layers in isolated areas. Evaluate steep slopes carefully today and watch for obvious signs of wet snow instability.

The hazard above 6000 feet is MODERATE on slopes steeper than 35 degrees due to above freezing temperatures over the past 48 hours and light rain on snow today. All other terrain is rated LOW. Wet snow avalanches are possible on steep slopes as rain weakens the surface snow. Continued warm temperatures and rain may also reawaken deeper weak layers in isolated areas. Evaluate steep slopes carefully today and watch for obvious signs of wet snow instability.

Today the hazard will start out as LOW at all elevations. However, with the onset of predicted rain and upper elevation snow, the hazard will rise to MODERATE due to the increased wet avalanche potential. It will be important to pay close attention to changing conditions over the next couple of days as we move into a period of elevated hazard. The hazard could rise more than expected due to uncertainty with timing of the onset of rain this afternoon.