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At the mid and upper elevations, weak faceted snow persists at the base of the snowpack. In steep avalanche terrain the possibility of deep hard slab avalanches continues in limited but hard to predict areas. For humans to trigger these weaknesses it is likely to require larger loads such as snowmomobiles or groups of skiers or riders. Avalanches are unlikely at low elevations where mostly stable snow exists.

Increasing Pacific moisture and clouds are expected to bring light snow to mountains Thursday morning through Thursday night. Winds are to be Westerly at 10-20mph and mountain temperatures to be in the low twenties throughout the day. The avalanche hazard is expected to be Moderate on Thursday. In steep terrain some possibility remains for backcountry riders or skiers to trigger hard slab avalanches that lie upon weak snow near the base of the snowpack. Slopes still susceptible to failure exist in a limited amount of terrain and their location is hard to predict. Larger loads such as snowmobiles or groups of people are more likely to initiate these slides.