Stevens Pass

For Sunday, you can expect mostly clear skies, slightly warmer temperatures, with avalanches very unlikely. Firm, slick snow surfaces may be the biggest hazard and challenge to traveling in the backcountry. Bring equipment to prevent an uncontrolled fall on firm snow. 

Sunday will feature similar conditions to Saturday, with high temperatures slightly warmer, just above freezing at middle to upper elevations. You may see some very thin, high clouds. At best, the surfaces of southeast-to-southwest aspects could soften from the sun.

While avalanches aren't a concern, you'll want to be prepared for slick snow surfaces. For human-powered travel, it's a good idea to carry crampons (for skis and/or boots) and a self-arrest tool.

Open slopes will likely have smoother surfaces. Some observers have found softening "corn" on southerly aspects. At middle elevations, these slopes have depths around 2-3 feet, with occasional bare patches. You can expect deeper coverage on the north half of the compass. Shaded east, north, and west aspects are staying cold and have softened slightly due to surface faceting. Though you won't find "recycled powder," the surface crust is beginning to get softer. Under the tree canopy, you can expect the most bumpy, variable conditions. Icy chunks and rough surfaces will be more akin to a frozen coral reef. Below 5,000ft there are plenty of open holes, creeks, and exposed rocks on all aspects.

Temperature inversions were strong in the second half of the week. While temperatures were still cold, the inversions broke down and rebuilt since Friday. Thick valley clouds that were in place east of the Cascade crest have mostly dissipated. To the west, skies have been clearer and temperatures warmer for much of the week.