See photo of an example of a large overhanging cornice observed on the NE facing ridge of Caribou Canyon. And, as with the potential escalating for the Wind Slab Problem over the next 48 hours, it appears that Cornice issues may continue to help trigger more avalanches with the arrival of the next series of storms.
Any of these above cited Problems continue to have the potential to trigger deep slides into old buried persistent faceted mid pack and basal layers.
The winds today appeared to be escalating the Danger only in very isolated locations, and as a result, no natural activity seemed likely. For this reason, the Danger/Hazard appeared to be a high consequence Moderate. Over the next 48 hours, the forecast for increasing winds with abundant snow available for transport most likely will elevate the Danger and make it more widespread. By mid day on Tuesday if the forecast for the winds validates, the Danger may be Considerable with naturals possible.
