Soldier & Wood River Valley Mtns

Mostly stable avalanche conditions exist, and large avalanches are unlikely. Small, natural and human-triggered loose snow avalanches are possible in very steep, sheltered terrain. You could find small, thin pockets of windblown snow near ridgelines. 

The danger is LOW, and large avalanches are unlikely. However, small avalanches can ruin your day. This is especially true in alpine or high-consequence terrain. We're not facing a single, well-defined avalanche problem, but here are a couple of things to consider as you head into the mountains: 

LOOSE SNOW AVALANCHES: You might be able to trigger small, loose snow avalanches in very steep terrain. Additionally, direct sunshine could produce small, natural loose snow slides on aspects on the southern half of the compass. As the day heats up, monitor the thickness and strength of the crusts you're traveling on. If you find yourself punching through into a shallow, wet snowpack it's time to find gentler terrain or cooler snow to ride. 

WIND SLABS: Recent N/NW wind likely built some thin wind slabs. Look for them immediately beneath exposed ridgelines. These slabs are not likely to be large enough to bury people but they could travel fast on the icy surfaces beneath them. If the snow suddenly gets deeper and/or stiffer, you've found a wind slab. If you see cracks shooting out from your skis or boards, think about the consequences of being knocked over by a small avalanche before committing to skiing or riding the slope.