The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE in all steep, wind drifted terrain and for cornice failure. CONSIDERABLE means natural avalanches are possible, and human triggered slides likely. Even a smaller slide has the potential to step down to deeper weak layers, resulting in a deep, dangerous slide. If the snow on steep, sunny slopes heats up, the danger on these slopes will rapidly increase. Out of the wind affected terrain, the avalanche danger is MODERATE on slopes less steep than about 35 degrees.

Considerable avalanche danger ratings are tough because they put a lot of the assessment burden on YOU, the backcountry traveler. Training and experience are essential today. If uncomfortable with snowpack stability evaluation or conservative decision making, avoid avalanche terrain or head to the resorts.