The avalanche danger is MODERATE today, but blowing and drifting snow continue to create potentially dangerous avalanche conditions on all steep, wind drifted slopes. The danger is greatest on slopes that face NW-N-SE and human triggered avalanches involving buried, persistent weak layers, are also possible in these areas. MODERATE danger does not mean safe, and careful snow stability analysis is required before venturing on to steep, avalanche prone terrain. Avoid slopes with recent deposits of wind drifted snow. With an active weather pattern in store, expect the danger to increase over the next several days!