A warm and wet weather system moved into the region yesterday, rain on snow at high elevations continued overnight and weakened the snow pack. The hazard is CONSIDERABLE above 5000 feet and MODERATE below 5000 feet. We could see natural and human triggered wet avalanches today that manifest as loose, wet and wet slabs. If venturing out in the rain today, choose low angle conservative terrain. 

Rain tapering this morning. Near the Continental Divide snow will fall above 5000 feet with higher snow levels in other areas. Heavy rain fell over the past 36 hours with some areas receiving over 4 inches of precipitation. Free water is still moving through the snowpack. The hazard is CONSIDERABLE above 5000 feet due to continued rain on snow as well as newly formed storm and wind slabs where snow fell, and MODERATE below 5000 feet. Dangerous avalanche condtions exist.

Rain tapering this morning. Near the Continental Divide snow will fall above 5000 feet with higher snow levels in other areas. Heavy rain fell over the past 36 hours with some areas receiving over 4 inches of precipitation. Free water is still moving through the snowpack. The hazard is CONSIDERABLE above 5000 feet due to continued rain on snow as well as newly formed storm and wind slabs where snow fell, and MODERATE below 5000 feet. Dangerous avalanche condtions exist.

Above 6000 ft. the hazard is CONSIDERABLE on wind loaded slopes steeper than 35 degrees and MODERATE on all other terrain. Below 5000 ft. the hazard is LOW. New snow and moderate to strong winds created fresh wind slabs at upper elevations. If it rains instead of snows at lower elevations the wet avalanche hazard could rise. Spring brings a mixed bag, so pay close attention to changing conditions. See discussion for details on today's rating.

Non-scheduled update: Heavy, wet snow (4-10 inches) and rain fell across the advisory area with the Swan Range picking up the most. This new snow may not bond well to the underlying surface. Storm and wind slabs coud be easily triggered and large enough to knock you around or bury you. Deeper wet slabs are still possible due to ample rain yesterday. Carefully assess how the new snow reacts particularly on slopes steeper than 35 degrees. 

Non-scheduled update: Heavy, wet snow (4-10 inches) and rain fell across the advisory area with the Swan Range picking up the most. This new snow may not bond well to the underlying surface. Storm and wind slabs coud be easily triggered and large enough to knock you around or bury you. Deeper wet slabs are still possible due to ample rain yesterday. Carefully assess how the new snow reacts particularly on slopes steeper than 35 degrees. 

The hazard today is CONSIDERABLE above 5000 feet due to expected unseasonably warm temperatures and sunshine combined with new snow from yesterday. Dangerous avalanche conditions will develop as temperatures rise well above freezing and the sun begins to destabilize the new storm snow. Natural and human triggered wet, loose avalanches are likely and storm slab avalanches could become more likely. Avoid being on or under sunny slopes as the day progresses, and carefully evaluate all slopes. 

Most locations did not re-freeze over night resulting in a moist snow surface to start the day. The hazard above 5000 feet is MODERATE for the potential to trigger loose, wet avalanches. Pay close attention to rapid changes in the weather. If we get more precipitation than anticipated, and at higher snow levels, the hazard will rise. Carefully assess each slope for unstable surface snow and any lingering instability with recently formed wind slabs at higher elevations.

Most locations did not re-freeze over night resulting in a moist snow surface to start the day. The hazard above 5000 feet is MODERATE for the potential to trigger loose, wet avalanches. Pay close attention to rapid changes in the weather. If we get more precipitation than anticipated, and at higher snow levels, the hazard will rise. Carefully assess each slope for unstable surface snow and any lingering instability with recently formed wind slabs at higher elevations.

The snow surface froze last night, but it shouldn't take long for the sun and warm temperatures to thaw the new crust. The hazard above 5000 feet is MODERATE on sunny slopes steeper than 35º and LOW elsewhere. The potential to trigger loose, wet avalanches will rise in mid to upper elevations as the sun breaks down the surface crust. At upper elevations where recent snow remains light enough to drift, assess slopes for recently formed and sensitive wind slabs.

New snow over the past 24 hours combined with moderate winds created heightened avalanche conditions. The hazard above 5500 ft. is MODERATE and LOW below 5500 ft. Wind slabs likely formed yesterday and it will be possible to trigger a wind slab today. Storm slabs are also a concern as snow continues through tonight. Carefully evaluate how this new snow bonds to the old snow. The hazard could rise higher as more snow accumulates over the next 24 hours.

New snow over the past 24 hours combined with moderate winds created heightened avalanche conditions. The hazard above 5500 ft. is MODERATE and LOW below 5500 ft. Wind slabs likely formed yesterday and it will be possible to trigger a wind slab today. Storm slabs are also a concern as snow continues through tonight. Carefully evaluate how this new snow bonds to the old snow. The hazard could rise higher as more snow accumulates over the next 24 hours.

It's a mixed bag today - both dry and wet avalanche problems exist. New snow and wind over the past three days formed wind slabs above 6000 feet. Rain on snow, above freezing temperatures, and clearing this afternoon will create potential for wet avalanches. The hazard above 6000 feet today is CONSIDERABLE due to warming, rain, and wind slabs. Human triggered avalanches are likely. The hazard is MODERATE on all other terrain and LOW below 5000 feet.

 The hazard is MODERATE above 5000 feet and LOW below. A bit of new snow is expected today, accompanied by strong winds that will add depth to recently formed wind slabs. Mountain temperatures remain above freezing in most locations to start the day, so the possibility of triggering loose, wet avalanches remains. Pay close attention to changing conditions as hazard could rise with more snow than anticipated.