Strong west winds are drifting snow into soft slabs up to 10 inches thick. These slabs are most common on upper-elevation leeward slopes, but you should also watch for sensitive drifts below exposed mid-elevation ridges. Shooting cracks within the surface snow will be a key indicator that the snow is stiff enough to create reactive slabs.

There is a widespread, persistent weak layer (PWL) of faceted snow on northerly-facing slopes at mid and upper elevations.

In isolated areas, you may find old and developing soft or hard slabs of wind-blown snow that may crack and fail in older faceted snow in the high, northerly terrain.

Unseasonably warm temperatures and rain falling on snow below 8000 feet may create loose wet avalanches. While these slides may be small, the heavy, wet debris can be dangerous in tight spots. Avoid terrain traps like road banks, creek beds, and gully walls where this heavy snow can pile up deeply and bury a person. Many south-facing slopes are completely bare and won't have wet snow avalanche danger.