The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW in the morning and increase to MODERATE at the higher elevations during the warmer portion of the day. Wet loose slides involving the recent new snow are possible on very steep slopes. These point slides could be triggered by skiers or riders or release naturally after temperatures rise. Some potential may also persist for snowmobilers to trigger deep wet slab avalanches in steep upper elevation avalanche paths with deeply buried layers of faceted snow. Evaluate terrain and conditions carefully and avoid steep terrain above an elevation of 9,000 feet where weak layers formed early in the season may persist. Our last evening avalanche advisory of the season will be posted tonight. Our last morning avalanche advisories will be posted tomorrow, April 17. Thank you for all of your valuable observations and support.
Some potential may remain for humans to trigger deep wet slab avalanches in very steep upper elevation avalanche paths. These slabs could fail on buried layers of faceted snow and could step down to the ground.
At the higher elevations wet loose slides could be human triggered or release naturally after snow surfaces soften. These small slides could dig down into deeper layers and run long distances on very steep slopes.
( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Dryer conditions will prevail. Skies are anticipated to be mostly sunny on Saturday with warmer temperatures. Overnight lows are forecast to drop into the lower 20s. Daytime highs will rise into the mid-30s and 40s. Winds will veer to the northeast at 10 to 20 miles per hour with higher gusts.Wet loose slides involving the recent new snow are possible on very steep slopes. These wet slides could be triggered by skiers or riders or release naturally after temperatures rise. Isolated pockets of wind slab 6 to 18 inches in depth could also be triggered in some upper elevation avalanche starting zones, steep couloirs and cliff areas. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW in the morning and increase to MODERATE at the upper elevations during the warmer portion of the day. Evaluate terrain and conditions carefully and avoid terrain where even small slides can be consequential.
