The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 8,000 feet and LOW below that elevation. People who venture into steep, wind loaded avalanche starting zones and cliff areas at the mid and upper elevations could trigger slab avalanches. Avalanches are unlikely at the lower elevations.
Surface slabs, one to two feet in depth, could be triggered by humans today on a variety of aspects in steep terrain. These slabs have been formed by southwest to northeast winds.
On steep northerly aspects above an elevation of 9,000 feet some potential persists for humans to triggered hard slabs to the ground with depths to four feet.
( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Cold arctic air will continue to filter into the region overnight. Some areas of light snowfall are possible. Clearing skies are expected on Monday. Winds will be light from the northeast. Temperatures will be in the single digits during the day and fall well below zero by Tuesday morning.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE at the mid and upper elevations. Slab avalanches, one to three feet in depth could be triggered by humans in steep terrain. Avalanches are unlikely at the lower elevations.
