Kevin had some pretty easy shears from his shear tests at 30 cm and also at an ice layer at 60 cm. This proves that things could be pretty sensitive for the weekend. Even though we are approaching the end of the snow season, don t let your guard down and assume that just because it s spring that conditions are stable. There are still some factors to consider when traveling in avalanche terrain for the remainder of the season. For this weekend you will find that unstable slab layers are probable on steep terrain above timberline on all aspects.
Natural avalanches are possible, while human triggered avalanches are probable.
Backcountry travelers should be very cautious in the steeper terrain and beware of potentially dangerous areas of unstable snow. In areas below timberline the snow is generally safe with only isolated areas of instability. These areas would be the open and steeper slopes that lack anchoring from vegetation. Natural avalanches are unlikely, while human triggered avalanches are possible in steep and open terrain. This concludes the forecast for this weekend.