Persistent weak layers of weak, sugary, faceted snow are present on most aspects and elevations. In our travels, yesterday we focused on slopes facing the west half of the compass. To be sure, we found plenty of weak, sugary snow on slopes facing WSW. In isolated areas, we were able to find a reactive slab over facets, but overall spotty coverage and lack of a continuous slab made this aspect less concerning. On slopes facing NW-N-E slabs 2'-3' deep exist on top of these weak layers. While recent warm temperatures and time have helped the snowpack gain some strength, deep and dangerous, human triggered avalanches remain possible in these areas. The danger increases with elevation and human triggered avalanches remain likely above treeline, particularly on slopes with recent deposits of wind drifted snow.

There isn't a lot of snow available for transport but winds have been patiently eroding south and westerly aspects and loading snow on to more northeasterly ones. Crossloading has also occurred on slopes facing NW. Recent wind drifts are recognizable by their smooth rounded appearance and they may sound or feel hollow like a drum. Wind deposited snow will add additional stress to buried persistent weak layers and travel advice remains the same. Avoid northerly facing slopes steeper than 30 degrees, especially those with an easterly component to their aspect.