General Avalanche Advisory

Below 7,500 feet, overnight temperatures were at or near freezing. These conditions have caused areas of the snowpack with faceted snow grains to become less stable, and in very steep, avalanche-prone terrain, isolated slabs 1 to 2 feet in depth may be human triggered. Above 7,500 feet, deep persistent slab avalanches remain a concern. Although these slabs are becoming increasingly more stubborn, if they are triggered the consequences will be severe. These slabs will most likely be triggered by a larger load, like a snow machine, or when a thin spot in the slab is crossed. Backcountry travelers also may be able to trigger an isolated pocket of wind slab on leeward slopes above 9,000 feet.