The snowpack is mostly stable. In isolated areas above 7,500 feet, a slight chance may remain for large triggers to release hard slab avalanches on a persistent weak layer. Avalanches are unlikely below 7,500 feet.
In isolated areas above 7,500 feet, hard slabs lie upon faceted snow and hard crusts that formed in January. Limited potential may persist for large triggers, such as snowmobiles or cornice drops, to cause a hard slab avalanche up to two feet deep in steep, avalanche-prone terrain.
( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Expect clear skies overnight and into Thursday before cloud cover begins to increase late in the day ahead of the next storm system. Overnight lows in the mountains will be near 20 before rising to around 30 during the day. Westerly to northwesterly ridgetop winds will range from 10 to 20 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW on Wednesday. Mostly stable snow exists, and avalanches are unlikely except in isolated areas.
