First... recent winds coupled with a few inches of dry snow, created shallow drifts that may still react to our additional weight. While isolated to leeward terrain in the wind zone, remember, if you're tagging steep, technical slopes, be aware that even a small slide could knock you off your feet and boss you around.

Here's the good news... I think cool temperatures, afternoon cloud cover, and wind help put the lid on this problem. However, if the weather forecast doesn't pan out and it's sunnier or warmer than expected, remember that wet avalanches are a straight-forward and easy avalanche problem to avoid. As daytime temperatures climb and the snow get damp, manky, or unsupportable, simply get off and out from under steep, sun-baked slopes. In addition, you'll want to avoid terrain traps like gullies and road cuts where wet, cement-like snow can stack up very deeply.