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The General Avalanche Hazard is CONSIDERABLE at Upper elevations where dangerous slabs up to 4 feet in depth remain susceptible to human triggers on a variety of aspects. As the snowpack continues to stabilize, larger triggers may be necessary to initiate a slide, like the second or later person or sled on a slope. The Hazard will increase somewhat in the afternoon due to expected warming that will weaken the snowpack. At Mid elevations the Hazard is MODERATE. Potential dangerous slides are possible but less widespread. The Hazard is LOW at Low elevations due to thin snowcover and crusts.

The General Avalanche Hazard will remain CONSIDERABLE at Upper elevations Wednesday. Dangerous slabs up to 4 feet in depth mostly on northerly aspects will continue to be susceptible to human triggers. With the sliding surfaces one to four feet deep it will become more difficult to initiate a slide and the second or later person on a slope may be the trigger by cutting just the right area that held the slab in place. Larger triggers like one or more snowmobiles or more than one skier at a time on a slope may initiate slides. ALWAYS avoid this situation and travel one at a time on suspect terrain. At Mid elevations the Hazard will be MODERATE. The Avalanche Hazard will remain LOW at Low elevations due to strong crusts and lack of snow.High pressure and clear skies will perpetuate strong valley inversions. 10,000 foot temperatures will rise into the twenties with light winds while the valley floors will be frigid after overnight lows of 15 below zero.