Avalanche forecast

Many slopes are safe from avalanches due to a lack of snow coverage and very firm wind-pressed snow surfaces above treeline. You may be able to trigger a small avalanche in areas of drifted snow on steep alpine slopes. Most snow is confined to gullies, concave slopes, and wind-sheltered areas. Even small avalanches can be dangerous if triggered in steep terrain that terminates in exposed rocks or cliffs.

Winds will drift new snow Saturday primarily onto bare slopes. You may find reactive wind slabs on isolated cross-loaded terrain features near and above treeline.