Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Keep in mind that the definition of LOW danger states that human triggered avalanches are unlikely on a regional scale but could still occur in isolated areas or extreme terrain.

The avalanche danger remains LOW at all elevations and on all aspects. Even though avalanches have become unlikely on a regional scale some unstable snow could still lurk on small isolated terrain features or in extreme terrain.

MODERATE avalanche danger exists on slopes steeper than 35 degrees at all elevations on the NW-N-NE aspects and on near and above treeline E-SE aspects. A combination of wind slabs resting on weak snow, old persistent slabs, and loose snow sluffs represent the main avalanche problems today. Human triggered avalanches could be possible today.

Near treeline and above treeline, avalanche danger is HIGH on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes 32 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on slopes 32 degrees and steeper. Wind slab, storm slab, wet slab, loose wet, and deep persistent slab avalanches are all possible today.

CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exists on slopes 32 degrees and steeper on all aspects above 7000 ft. due to wind slabs, storm slabs, and deep persistent slabs resting on a variety of weak layers. Below 7000 ft. where more of the storm's precipitation fell as rain, less avalanche danger exists. Even though the best window for natural avalanches has passed, human triggered avalanches remain likely today. Large, deep, and destructive avalanches could still occur today.

MODERATE avalanche danger exists on slopes 35 degrees and steeper on all aspects in near and above treeline terrain due to new wind slabs, the formation of loose wet snow, and unlikely but not impossible deep persistent slabs. MODERATE avalanche danger also exists below treeline on slopes 35 degrees and steeper on the SE-S-SW-W aspects due to the formation of loose wet snow.

Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger may exist near and above treeline on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects due to lingering unstable wind slabs on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. In wind protected areas below treeline and in wind scoured areas near and above treeline, avalanche danger is LOW.

Near and above treeline pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger may exist on slopes 35 degrees and steeper on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects due to newly formed wind slabs. In wind protected areas below treeline and in wind scoured areas near and above treeline, avalanche danger remains LOW.

Near and above treeline pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger still exist on wind loaded slopes 35 degrees and steeper on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects due to lingering wind slabs. In wind protected areas below treeline and in wind scoured areas near and above treeline, avalanche danger remains LOW.

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Isolated areas of unstable wind slab may exist above treeline on N-NE aspects in complex or extreme terrain. Normal caution is advised.

The avalanche danger remains LOW at all elevations and on all aspects. Continue to use normal caution when traveling in the backcountry.

The avalanche danger remains LOW at all elevations and on all aspects. Continue to use normal caution when traveling in the backcountry.

During daylight hours, avalanche danger is expected to remain LOW for all elevations and aspects. As snowfall intensity increases tonight, a significant increase in avalanche danger will occur with natural avalanche activity possible.

CONSIDERABLE danger exists on slopes 35 degrees and steeper at all elevations on NW-N-NE aspects and on near and above treeline, wind loaded, W, E, and SE aspects. MODERATE avalanche danger exists in all other areas. Human triggered wind slab and storm slab avalanches are likely today.

Pockets of MODERATE danger still exist on wind loaded slopes 35 degrees and steeper on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects in near and above treeline terrain. Human triggered wind slab avalanches remain possible in some areas on these slopes especially on unsupported slopes, slopes with steep rollovers, couliors, and in complex and/or extreme terrain. The largest wind slabs exist south of Hwy. 50 where more snow fell. Some small loose wet avalanche activity may also occur today if the sun breaks through the clouds or temperatures climb higher than forecasted.

Avalanche danger is MODERATE for all elevations and aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to a mix of wind slabs, loose wet snow, and wet slabs.

MODERATE avalanche danger still exists at all elevations and on all aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to a mix of loose wet snow and wind slabs.

MODERATE avalanche danger will form on slopes steeper than 35 degrees on the sun exposed SE-S-SW aspects and pockets of MODERATE danger may form on the E and W aspects. Loose wet avalanches will become possible again today due to daytime warming and strong March sunshine.

Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger are expected to form as the day progresses near and above treeline on N-NE-E aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to building wind slabs. Avalanche danger is LOW for all other elevations and aspects. Isolated areas of unstable loose wet snow are unlikely but not impossible today.

The avalanche danger remains LOW for all elevations and aspects. Remember areas of unstable snow may still exist on isolated terrain features during LOW danger. Small wind slabs may exist in extreme terrain. Loose wet snow instability will remain unlikely unless the temperatures climb higher than forecast and/or the cold east winds decrease.

This morning the avalanche danger remains LOW for all elevations and aspects. As the day warms up loose wet snow instabilities will become possible and pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger may form on the E-SE-S-SW-W aspects. The southerly aspects that receive the most sunshine will be the most suspect.

In response to daytime warming, MODERATE avalanche danger will form today on E-SE-S-SW-W aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Human triggered loose wet avalanches will become possible. 

LOW avalanche danger exists at all elevations and on all aspects. Continue to use normal caution when traveling in the backcountry.

The avalanche danger should remain LOW for all elevations and aspects today. Continue to use normal caution when traveling in the backcountry.

Avalanche danger remains LOW for all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised.

The avalanche danger should remain LOW for all elevations and aspects today. Continue to use normal caution when traveling in the backcountry. A winter storm expected to impact the region Tuesday night and Wednesday will cause the avalanche danger to increase as it delivers snow and wind to the area.

CONSIDERABLE danger exists on slopes 35 degrees and steeper on wind loaded NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects in near and above treeline terrain. MODERATE avalanche danger exists in all other areas. Human triggered wind slab avalanches are likely today and storm slab avalanches are possible.

After 2 weeks of stable melt-freeze conditions, today represents a day when natural and human triggered avalanches could occur. Don't let excitement over the return of winter and/or "powder fever" override good judgment and thoughtful and safe backcountry decision making.

Avalanche danger remains MODERATE on all aspects at all elevations on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to the presence of established wind slabs and the possibility of loose wet avalanches. Avalanche danger will increase late tonight into tomorrow as the next storm system impacts the region.

CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exists on near and above treeline NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Human triggered avalanches are likely in these areas. For all other areas avalanche danger is MODERATE on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Wind slabs, storm slabs, and persistent slabs are all possible today.

MODERATE avalanche danger exists at all elevations on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to new and old wind slabs, persistent slabs, and storm slabs. Pockets of MODERATE danger exist in all other areas where small storm slabs may also exist. Human triggered avalanches are possible today.

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Isolated areas of wind slab and persistent slab instability may exist, especially in complex or extreme terrain. Normal caution is advised.

On slopes steeper than 35 degrees pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger may form on the sun exposed E-SE-S-SW-W aspects due to daytime warming. Loose wet snow avalanches will be possible today. While larger slab avalanches remain unlikely, isolated slab avalanches triggered by the today's warming will not be impossible.

On E-SE-S-SW-W aspects steeper than 35 degrees MODERATE avalanche danger will form as the day warms up. Some pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger may also form on NW-N-NE aspects that receive sunshine today.

Loose wet snow avalanches will be possible today. Larger wet slab avalanches remain unlikely, but isolated wet slab avalanches will not be impossible as the day warms up.

Early this morning, avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Avalanche danger will quickly increase to MODERATE danger by the mid morning hours for all elevations and aspects in response to daytime warming. Small human triggered loose wet avalanches are expected today. Isolated small natural loose wet avalanches are unlikely but not impossible.

Avalanche danger will quickly rise to MODERATE at all elevations and on all aspects as the day warms up. Human triggered loose wet avalanches are expected today. Natural avalanche activity is unlikely but not impossible.

Some pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger may form at all elevations and on all aspects as the day warms up. Due to cooler weather and northeast winds the wet snow instabilities that form today should remain smaller and less widespread than those that have formed on previous days. Still, small human triggered loose wet avalanches will remain possible today in some areas. Natural avalanche activity is unlikely but not impossible.

Early this morning, avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Areas of MODERATE danger will form quickly today on all aspects at all elevations on slopes 37 degrees and steeper. Human triggered loose wet avalanches are possible. Natural avalanches are unlikely.

Areas of MODERATE danger will form on all aspects at all elevations on slopes 37 degrees and steeper as daytime warming and sunshine melt through the thin overnight refreeze holding the snowpack together. Human triggered loose wet avalanches will become possible. Natural avalanches remain unlikely but not impossible.

MODERATE danger will form on all aspects at all elevations on slopes 37 degrees and steeper as daytime warming and sunshine melt through the overnight refreeze holding the snowpack together. Human triggered loose wet avalanches will become possible. Natural avalanches remain unlikely.

We have stopped issuing daily avalanche advisories for the 2013-2014 season as our funding allotted for this season is now exhausted. Avalanche advisories will resume in the fall of 2014.

Avalanche activity can and most likely will continue to occur this spring as additional storm cycles impact the forecast area. Continue to monitor changing conditions and use caution when traveling in the backcountry. For general spring avalanche information please read the full spring avalanche statement.

General Fall Avalanche Statement

Daily avalanche advisories will resume in either November or December as conditions dictate. Until that time, occational updates to this page will occur as conditions warrant.

Early season conditions update #2.

Daily avalanche advisories will resume in either November or December as conditions dictate. Until that time, occational updates to this page will occur as conditions warrant.

Above 8,000', areas of CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exist both above and below treeline on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes 32 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is MODERATE on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Wind slabs and persistent slabs can be found in a variety of areas. Natural avalanches are possible, human triggered avalanches are possible to likely.

Above 9000 ft. on slopes 32 degrees and steeper, human-triggered avalanches remain possible on NW-N-NE aspects due to possible persistent slabs. Near and above treeline wind-loaded NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects above 8000 ft. steeper than 35 degrees may still hold human-triggerable wind slabs especially on unsupported slopes, couliors and gullies, and in complex and/or extreme terrain. The avalanche danger rating for these areas remains MODERATE.

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Low likelihood high consequence large size persistent slab avalanches remain a lingering concern in isolated areas above 9,000' on NW-N-NE aspects both above and below treeline.

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations and aspects. Normal caution is advised.

The avalanche danger will remain LOW until the precipitation starts to fall. Once the snow begins accumulating the avalanche danger will increase quickly and could reach HIGH on slopes steeper than 32 degrees during the night. Natural avalanches will become likely tonight and early tomorrow morning. Wind slab, storm slab, and deep persistent slab avalanches will all become problems during the next 24 hours. Travel in and around avalanche terrain is not recommended during the storm.

Near and above treeline, pockets of MODERATE danger exist along the Sierra Crest on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper due to lingering wind slabs. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW.

Isolated pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger may form today near and above treeline on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. For all other areas, avalanche danger is LOW. Isolated areas of small and shallow wind slab instability are expected today in wind loaded areas.