Eastside Region

Small amounts of new snow may be enough to create loose dry avalanches in steep terrain today.  You're most likely to find these in areas that receive the high end of the forecasted snow, and where firm snow exists underneath. Keep track of new accumulations throughout the day, and consider the old/new snow interface before committing to steep and exposed slopes.

Small amounts of new snow and light winds will bring minor changes to our stagnant surface conditions today. 0 to 2 inches of new snow is forecasted throughout the day, and some of the higher terrain near the crest could see slightly more. This snow will mostly fall straight down, will land on variable surfaces, and will likely create dust-on-crust conditions. In areas that see the high end of the forecast, a rider may be able to move some loose dry snow downhill on firm, steep terrain. Any resulting sluffs would be small, but may be just enough to throw a person off balance. Consider this before committing to consequential or exposed terrain. Things will be different out there for a change, and its a good time to change your mindset. 

Over the last month, as avalanche concerns have dwindled, we've been drilling down on surface conditions. The next few days will provide an opportunity to observe current surface conditions and to consider how new snow will interface over the next week and beyond. Keeping track of old surfaces as they slowly get buried will provide key insights into future avalanche problems. Make note of what's currently on the surface in your favorite areas, and check out our observations page for surfaces region-wide.