Early season sugary faceted snow at the base of the snowpack remains the biggest concern. The chances for triggering something that breaks into the Persistent Weak Layer are decreasing but it could be bad news if you do trigger something. You probably won't see obvious signs of danger like recent avalanches or "whumpfing" of the snow underneath you. You're biggest clue that the weak snow still remains is feeling your track drop down into it while riding. If you step off your machine or skis or snowboard, you'll most likely punch through into this weak snow.

Bottom line: The weak layers have not gained enough strength for me to bet my life on. I'm still avoiding avalanche terrain.