Wind: There are a few things to keep in mind today... First will be the increase in northeast winds. Some stations have already switched wind direction to the northeast as of 6:00 am. If these winds come earlier in the day than expected and, for some reason, blow stronger than expected, then the avalanche danger could quickly rise to moderate. I don't trust northeast winds. For now, winds are calm, and it should be easy to identify if the wind picks up and starts transporting snow. Be willing to change your plan if you see active wind transport.

New Snow: Soft slabs of new snow 6-8 inches deep and up to 100' wide have been reported, and I would be thinking about this in very exposed terrain. In terrain with clean run-outs, these avalanches are not large enough to bury a person, and the consequences are low. However, one of these avalanches could easily sweep you off your feet and take you off a cliff or into rocks, and the consequences will be severe. Slope cuts and small cornice drops effectively test these soft slabs (make sure no one is below).