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In steep avalanche terrain at high elevations, skiers and riders have the potential to trigger slabs that could be soft or hard with depths to three feet. These slabs lie in areas prone to wind loading particularly near ridge crests and peaks. Caution is advised as clear skies today are likely to lure backcountry enthusiasts into avalanche terrain at high elevations that has not seen traffic during this storm cycle. At the mid elevations similar slabs with depths to two feet could be triggered and avalanches at low elevations are unlikely today except for in isolated pockets.

Expect increasing cloud cover on Sunday along with a chance for light, scattered flurries. Overnight lows in the mountains will be near zero before rising into the mid teens during the day. Westerly ridgetop winds at 20 to 25 miles per hour overnight will decrease to 10 to 15 miles per hour during the day.The General Avalanche Hazard is expected to MODERATE Sunday morning. Backcountry travelers could trigger slabs two to three feet deep in steep, wind loaded terrain above 7,000 feet. Any extended periods of sunshine in the afternoon will make these slides more susceptible to failure on sunlit aspects. Use caution in steep terrain near ridge crests where the most wind loading has occurred. Below 7,000 feet, the snowpack is mostly stable and avalanches activity is limited to isolated pockets less than a foot deep.