In isolated areas, it may be possible to trigger an avalanche into older snow layering. Poor to fair structure (weak snow and/or weak snow/crust layering) is present around the compass at most aspects and elevations, particularly above about 8000'. It is recommended to approach steep rocky slopes with caution and stop to gauge the localized stability with various snow tests. Collapsing and cracking may not be present. Many slopes have avalanched and filled back in, and the snow is even weaker on these slopes. A wind drift triggered today may step down to one of these deeper weak layers, creating one of these larger, more dangerous slides.

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The increasingly strong winds will move snow today, forming sensitive drifts at the mid and upper elevations. On the shadier, northwest through southeasterly facing slopes, the new drifts will be sitting on weak, sugary snow. Look for and avoid any smooth, rounded drifts. Shooting cracks in dense or harder snow are a sure sign you've found a wind drift. It will be possible to trigger these drifts from a distance or from below.

Cornices may start to grow along the upper and mid elevation ridge lines. Give them a wide berth - travel well back from the edges and avoid travel beneath them.