A MODERATE avalanche danger remains along the ridgelines on steep slopes with recent deposits of wind drifted snow. For the most part, these drifts seem to be staying in place but if you mess around with enough of them, it's possible one might release on you. Steep slopes on the east side of the compass are the most likely places to find a small avalanche.
As for immediate avalanche concerns, wind drifted snow is the most obvious issue. While most of the fresh drifts will likely stay in place, it's possible that a person could trigger one today. Continue to avoid fresh drifts of wind blown snow on steep slopes near the ridges. Watch for cracking within the snow which is a sign of instability.
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Windy conditions continued on Tuesday but the wind has slowed down as of this morning. Temperatures are cold. Overnight lows were in the single digits. It looks like a couple of nice days ahead with plenty of sun and a gradual warming trend. We should see highs in the mid 20s today with light to moderate speed northwest wind. The next small storm is shaping up for Sunday into Monday.
Snow totals at Buckboard Flat (8924')
Snow totals at Camp Jackson (8858')
This forecast is from the U.S. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.
