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<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Any avalanche problems will involve the new snow. Otherwise, the snowpack is generally stable and larger avalanches are unlikely. Skiers or riders can trigger </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>wind slab avalanches</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>, around 4-8” deep, on steep slopes where the 4-5" of new snow has been drifted into thicker or stiffer slabs. Additionally, </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>dry loose</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> and </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>wet loose</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><strong><span><span>avalanches</span></span></strong></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> are possible to trigger and could run long distances on firm crusts below the new snow. When the sun comes out, the new snow will quickly get wet and easily slide on steep, sunny slopes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>On Saturday skiers triggered small wind slab avalanches, 3-6” deep and 10-20’ wide, in the northern Bridgers (</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.mtavalanche.com/node/34932"><span><span><span><strong><span… and photos</span></span></u></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>) and near Cooke City (</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.mtavalanche.com/images/25/small-wind-slab-and-dry-loose-sli…;). Today you might encounter similar drifts, or some slightly larger drifts in areas with more new snow.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Slides will be generally small, but any type of avalanche can be hazardous in terrain where they could push you into rocks, trees, over a cliff, or carry you a long way down a steep slope. Before riding steep slopes, assess the terrain for consequences of being knocked over by a small slide.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Be on the lookout for fresh drifts and avoid them, especially in consequential terrain. Monitor the snow surface for wet snow avalanche potential, and if it is becoming moist find lower angle terrain or shadier slopes with drier snow.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Daily forecasts are done for the season, but avalanches will continue. Remain diligent with your snowpack and terrain assessments, and be ready to adapt your plans to changing conditions. See below for more general spring snowpack and travel advice.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Today the snowpack is generally stable and avalanches are unlikely. You might encounter isolated areas of unstable snow just a few inches deep which could be hazardous if a small slide pushes you into rocks, trees or over a cliff. If you travel in steep, higher consequence terrain, be cautious of areas where recent snow has been drifted into a stiffer slab, or where the snow surface becomes wet more than a few inches deep.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Yesterday skiers triggered small wind slab avalanches, 3-6” deep and 10-20’ wide in the northern Bridgers (</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.mtavalanche.com/node/34932"><span><span><span><strong><span… and photos</span></span></u></span></strong></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>) and near Cooke City (</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.mtavalanche.com/images/25/small-wind-slab-and-dry-loose-sli…;). Today you might encounter similar drifts in areas with a couple inches of new snow, or where snow from earlier in the week remained dry on high, northerly facing slopes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The new snow from earlier in the week got warm and wet on many slopes yesterday, and the snow surface should be refrozen and stable this morning. Cloudy skies will minimize wet loose avalanche potential today, but above freezing temperatures and possible rain this afternoon will create a wet snow surface in some places. Small wet slides could be triggered in isolated areas, especially where there are a few inches of new snow this morning that could easily become moist with brief sun or above freezing temperatures.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Today the snowpack is generally stable and avalanche danger is LOW. Be on the lookout for isolated areas of unstable wet snow and small drifts, and consider the consequences of being knocked over by a small slide.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>