Many slopes still have a LOW danger and the stability is pretty good today. This will rapidly change tonight with the onset of heavy snowfall, rising temperatures, and very strong winds. Dangerous avalanche conditions will develop and are likely to be widespread, possibly including slopes with preexisting snow at all elevations, facing all directions.
The nice shallow powder on top of the November snow is a mix of small near surface facets, surface hoar, and a bit of actual fresh powder. It's weak, and will likely be a layer that future avalanches fail on. Many avalanche paths now have stating zones that are filled in and smooth, with a hard crust capping the November snow, which could become a good bed surface.
Views of glittery surface hoar or frost on the snow surface. Pretty and perhaps preserved by about an inch of fresh snow now, this could become a persistent weak layer when buried, and accumulating snow is in the forecast. (photos from 12-17-14)
Cross potential avalanche paths one-at-a-time while the rest of your party watches from a safer location. Everyone needs to carry a shovel, probe, and transceiver. Be sure your rescue gear is functioning by practicing with it. You can bury your pack with your transceiver in it and have your partner find, probe, and excavate it. Then get them to do the same for you. Training your team is critical in this game.
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