East Slopes Central

Avalanche danger is Low, but there are plenty of other hazards to be careful of. Expect variable and tricky travel conditions ranging from supportable crust to breakable crust with runneled surfaces. 

A few inches of new snow may fall overnight into Tuesday morning for the western part of the zone. This shouldn't be enough to raise the avalanche danger. Cooler temperatures will lead to a better freeze than the past few nights. The higher peaks near the crest could just barely squeeze out enough snow for small wind slabs. Expect variable surface conditions that may depend on aspect and time of day. You could find a dusting of new snow over anything from sun softened snow, breakable crust, to supportable and/or slick crust. Folks have observed surface hoar sitting on the crust on shaded slopes, this layer may get covered up by Tuesday. On the 12th and 13th, observers noted large avalanches off Wedge Mountain, Icicle Ridge, and Tumwater Canyons. It appears these avalanches have run their course, and the snowpack is now well settled.

At very low elevations, small loose avalanches may become possible on very steep slopes with daytime warming and rain. If you begin sinking into wet snow deeper than your ankles, it's time to move off from steep slopes. If you find a thick crust topping snow surfaces, then avalanches are unlikely. Other hazards could include cornice failures. Limit your exposure or change your route to avoid exposure to these.