Triggering avalanches 1-3' deep on steep slopes facing west through north and east at all elevations remains possible. These avalanches are failing on a persistent weak layer (PWL) that formed during the January/February drought.

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• You won't know exactly when and where you will trigger the avalanche, but you will probably trigger it from a distance. These types of avalanches are unmanageable.
• Tracks on the slope offer zero signs of stability. Avalanches can take out multiple existing tracks.
• If you do choose to ride slopes where this layer exists, stack the odds in your favor by choosing slopes with a clean runout zone free of trees and rocks that would cause trauma if you do trigger an avalanche.
• You may continue to find lingering pockets of sensitive wind-drifted snow at the upper elevations. Any fresh wind drifts could step down more deeply into the faceted January/February snow on the northern end of the compass. As always, look for and avoid slopes that look rounded and pillowy.

Overnight temperatures dropped just below or near freezing allowing the snow surface to mostly refreeze this morning. However, strong sunshine and warm temperatures could begin to produce wet, loose avalanches today once the snow surface begins to take on the heat. If you notice the snow surface becoming damp or unsupportable or see active roller balls cascading down, it's time to head home or change your aspect.

Fortunately, this is generally a predictable avalanche problem where you can expect avalanching in the wet snow once it begins to soften. The main concern is having a naturally triggered slide come down onto you, especially if you are in a gully, couloir, or other confined terrain where avalanche debris can pile up deeper and you have no route for escape.

Timing is key, once the snow surface becomes wet and unconsolidated it will be time to move off of and out from underneath any steep slopes.