Stevens Pass

Expect typical of spring weather and avalanche conditions with firm, frozen surfaces in the morning and warming, wet snow as the day progresses. Avalanches will be difficult to trigger, but you may find wet, unsupportive areas in the afternoon. Bring equipment to prevent a fall on steep, frozen slopes and keep an eye out for isolated cornices or chunks of snow falling off of cliffs. 

You will find diurnal changes in snow and weather, from cold first thing in the morning to the heat of the afternoon. Bring traction equipment, such as crampons (ski/boot), to prevent an uncontrolled fall on steep, frozen slopes. East aspects will warm up first, and later west aspects. The sun is even impacting the northeast and northwest aspects. During this spring melt, there are still hazards to consider. While avalanches are unlikely at low danger, they're not impossible.Cooler temperatures have reduced the chance of wet avalanches since earlier in the week. However, the potential hasn't completely disappeared. As the day warms up, pay attention to snow surfaces. If you're sinking into the top of your boots while standing on the snow, it's time to move to lower-angle terrain. Cornices, shedding, and steep rocks and cliffs might still send snow down from above. Move through terrain with overhead hazards more quickly in the warm afternoon. 

On Wednesday, observers on Rock Mountain reported supportive, surfaces most of the day, and thick crusts. Observer reported new wet-loose avalanches from steep terrain as recently as Monday night. On a south aspect of Lichtenberg Mountain, skiers triggered numerous wet loose avalanches. 

Prepare for low snow cover, open creeks, and icy surfaces, which create various travel hazards.