Additional moisture such as rain at lower to mid elevations, and no overnight recovery will boost the hazard. Be Cautious and extra vigilant this time year.
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Cornices are unpredictable at any time of day in the spring. Their mass would likely trigger deeper instabilities on the slopes below.
Wet loose avalanches are generally subject to how much available surface snow is present, time of day, aspect and elevation. Depending on these variables, it can be possible at all elevations and aspects.
Caution is warranted if the day starts warm and progressively gets warmer. ANY slide of this nature is likely to be large and will entrain the remaining winter snowpack having severe consequences.
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Melt-freeze crust on all aspects and elevations is weakening to disappearing with current steady warm temperatures and light rain. Northerly alpine aspects may still hold dry snow. Persistent facets and depth hoar near the bottom of the snowpack will remain a concern in shallow areas and northerly alpine aspects.
No field patrol today and nothing reported. Freezing levels and temperatures are on a slow steady rise. If you add rain to this mix expect increasing avalanche activity.
