Avalanche conditions throughout the panhandle region are rated as HIGH at elevations above 5000 feet on all aspects. Unstable slab layers are likely on steep and open terrain. Natural and human triggered avalanches are likely. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Unstable slab layers are probable on steep and open terrain.
Natural avalanches are unlikely, while human triggered avalanches are possible.
Backcountry travelers should use caution in steep and open terrain on all aspects. Another wave of precipitation and cold temperatures is dominating the region today. Conditions remain unsettled in the backcountry, as snow has fallen steadily since early this morning. Winds were coming from the north this morning, which means that where there were northerly winds, wind loading is taking place on the south facing slopes so it could be a little tricky out there as the winds are predicted to continue. Snowfall is supposed to continue through Saturday with the accompanying cold temperatures and winds.