It's still warm. This morning's 5 am temperatures are in the 30's. Warm temperatures and late afternoon rain showers will keep the wet snow avalanche hazard elevated. Wet loose and wet slabs avalanches are possible on steep slopes. These slides could be human triggered or release naturally and could entrain large volumes of wet snow and run long distances. These wet snow avalanche hazards warrant a cautious approach to avalanche terrain. Wet snow surfaces, wet snow beneath the snow surface, a loss of strength in the snowpack and new avalanche activity are indications of instability.
Wet loose and wet slab avalanches are possible today on a variety of aspects. These slides could be 1 to 3 feet deep and on some slopes could step or gouge down to the ground.
( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Another mild night with increasing clouds is in the forecast. Cooler air and moisture will begin to move into the region on Monday. Overnight lows will be in the 30’s. Daytime highs will be in the 40’s. Precipitation will move into the region and likely begin as rain at the lower elevations and a mix of rain and snow in the mountains. A change over to all snow is anticipated in the evening hours. Winds will be from the southwest at 15 to 20 miles per hour with higher gusts.Warm temperatures and rain showers will keep the wet snow avalanche hazard elevated. Wet snow avalanches will continue to be a concern on steep slopes. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be moderate.
