The Bottom Line: Avalanche danger is low, but travel conditions may be challenging. Most slopes are firm and icy, presenting hazards of their own.
Snow and Avalanche Discussion
Low danger doesn't mean no danger. One of the main hazards at the moment are firm, icy snow. In steep, rocky, and south facing slopes you may be able to initiate an isolated loose wet avalanche with the mid day warming. If you sink to the top of your boots in wet snow, it's time to move to more supportable slopes. Limit your exposure to overhead hazards such as cornices and ice formations. Now is a good time to get out and take note of current snow surface conditions, as near surface faceting and surface hoar has been observed. What types of slopes are they on? What aspects and elevations are you finding these grains? Thanks for your observations, keep them coming!
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Arrowhead Mountain's Northwest aspect on January 25.
