Warm temperatures and sunshine will be increasing the avalanche hazard as the day progresses. Wet slides are possible in very steep terrain and cliff areas at all elevations after snow surfaces soften. Wet slab avalanches are possible in very steep terrain at the higher elevations. Cornices are huge and could be triggered by the weight of a person or collapse naturally. Monitor conditions and be prepared to adjust travel plans as conditions warm and the hazard increases.
At the higher elevations wet slab avalanches up to three feet in depth and wet loose slides could be triggered by skiers and riders who venture into steep, avalanche prone terrain and cliff areas.
An upper level disturbance and increased moisture from northwest flow bring the chance for periods of light snow to occur late tonight through Thursday evening. Accumulations of up to three inches are possible at the higher elevations, although these amounts are expected to be localized with some areas seeing little or no snow. Southwest wind are to increase to thirty five mile an hour averages and high temperatures are to be about five degrees colder than today. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Low in the morning and could increase to Moderate in the afternoon if significant warming again occurs and the chance for wet slab or wet loose activity increases.
