Quick report
Snow was softening earlier than previous days with ripe corn harvest between 11:00-1:00. The only avalanche concerns were small wet loose avalanches triggered on very steep slopes over 35 degrees facing the sun in confined terrain (imagine wet slough). We departed the mountains around 14:00 when conditions were destabilizing and snow quality deteriorated (suction surfaces). North facing snow beneath 10,000' became wet and frozen within the last week.
No significant large D2 natural wet avalanches were observed since my last visit to the general area (4/6 Paintbrush canyon). I wanted to see if anything released naturally when temperature remained above freezing at night (4/11-4/12), but nothing stood out, even after analyzing old photos. The forecast area has not received significantly snowfall in over 3 weeks (besides two small storms that produced less tha 6"). The snow has been through some serious melt freeze cycles and I would not anticipate natural avalanches activity if temperatures freeze solid at night even with relatively high daytime temperatures. Human triggered wet loose avalanches are a different story and can still be triggered when surfaces destabilize throughout the day depending on aspect. This will all change with the storm on the horizon this week.
A black bear and cub were sighted near the East Horn of Moran. These bears may be denning beneath a granite slab, so approach the area with caution.