A new load from last weekend's storm might reactivate the now deeply buried early January weak layer in some areas. Avalanches might fail 2 to 4 feet deep on weak faceted snow created during the drawn-out January high pressure systems. The danger is pockety, meaning many slopes are fairly stable, but slopes with unstable snow exist and are interspersed. You might trigger a dangerous avalanche on a slope right next to one that is already all tracked up You could trigger avalanches in some areas remotely, from a distance or worse, from below. Audible collapsing or whumpfing, recent avalanches, and cracking are red flags indicating instability.

Shallow fresh wind slabs formed in exposed upper elevation terrain with last night's moderate east-northeast winds easily drifting the light snow from the weekend. These may be quite sensitive and should be mostly of the manageable variety today, but as usual it's best to avoid fresh drifts on steep slopes, and watch for potential wind slabs in and around terrain features like sub-ridges, gullies, and cliff bands. Drifts can appear chalky, rounded or bulging, and can sound hollow or drum-like. Continuing east and north winds today will continue to build and stiffen the developing wind slabs....

Generally manageable dry loose avalanches or sluffs involving the fresh snow are still possible on steep slopes. Be sure nobody is above or below you if you venture into steep terrain, and be mindful of potential terrain traps like gullies, cliffs, or trees below.