The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above 7,500 feet. There, some potential may remain for backcountry travelers to trigger persistent slabs up to two feet deep in isolated areas. The likelihood of triggering these slides will increase with daytime warming on sunlit aspects. Below 7,500 feet, the hazard is LOW and avalanches are unlikely.
Dense slabs lie upon faceted snow and stout crusts, which formed in January. Skiers and riders might still be able to trigger slides failing on these layers in very steep, avalanche-prone terrain above 7,500 feet.
( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Expect partly cloudy skies on Thursday as a weak shortwave moves over the area. Overnight lows in the mountains will be in the upper teens before rising into the mid-30s during the day. Westerly ridgetop winds will range from 10 to 15 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE on Thursday. In isolated areas above 7,500 feet, some potential may persist for backcountry travelers to trigger persistent slabs up to two feet deep. The likelihood of triggering these slides will increase with daytime warming on sunlit aspects.
