Front Range

A cold night with mostly clear skies should freeze the upper snowpack. Be sure to step out of your skis or board multiple times to test the snow you are traveling on. You might easily punch through crusts that support you on your skis or board. If you punch into wet snow, you could trigger a Wet Slab avalanche. This is more likely in areas with a shallow snowpack and weak faceted base. Areas with lots of rocks and trees can absorb heat and heat the snow faster. If you punch into wet snow, look for aspects with more supportive snow. Starting and ending your day early helps reduce your chance of triggering a wet slide.

You could still experience small Loose Wet avalanches on steep slopes, especially in areas that accumulated snow on Monday. If you sink into wet snow past your ankles, head to colder or lower-angled slopes.