Central Cascades

For Sunday human triggered avalanche will be unlikely. However, "low danger" does not mean no danger. As always be on the lookout for any signs of unstable snow in isolated and extreme terrain. If in doubt stick to lower angle slopes especially in and above terrain traps.

We have reported finding some weak snow (facets and buried surface hoar) in the upper snowpack. If you plan to travel on steep slopes (especially with terrian traps such as cliffs in the alpine) it is still worth digging in the snow and using safe indicator slopes to assess for instabilities. Although, wind slabs are unlikley, any small avalanche could have a bad outcome especially in extreme and exposed terrain.

On Saturday I toured out to Broken Top. While traveling I found the snow surface to be a mix of wind effected snow, scouring to the old ice surface and preserved powder. I found surface hoar primarily below treeline in open wind protected slopes. Surface hoar is not an issue while on the surface but only when it becomes buried.  

I also found old wind slabs that were non-reactive. I did get one very small crack on an indicator slope but I had to search a lot to find this. Overall, I did not see any recent avalanches and/or experience any whumpfing.

Lastly, with temperatures reaching above freezing and chance of snow/rain, be on the look out for any small wet loose activity. Signs of wet loose activity include roller balls and slushy snow. Although unlikely, if you see these signs avoid steep slopes.