You are most likely to trigger an avalanche where today’s blustery winds have built thick reactive drifts. Expect to find thicker and easier-to-trigger wind slabs as you climb in elevation or into wind-exposed terrain features. Don’t rule out the possibility of triggering a wider, thicker, persistent slab avalanche on the northern half of the compass. While less likely, natural sun-induced loose snow avalanches are possible when the sun comes out this afternoon. These slides shouldn’t be large enough to bury a person but could pack a punch and ruin your day.
Have you checked out the Avy app yet? It’s a great way to get the forecast, view and submit observations, and geek out on weather data! It’s available for free on Android or Apple.