With morning temps already in the low to mid-30s, it will not take long for the snow on the steep sunlit slopes to become wet and unstable. Both natural and human triggered wet loose avalanches are expected today. Fortunately, they are WAY WAY more predictable and manageable than avalanches involving a PWL. If the snow is starting to feel punchy or you're seeing rollerballs, choose low angle terrain or cooler aspects.

Avalanches on this layer are more likely in thin, rocky terrain or where avalanches have already occurred this season. While the weak layer is gaining strength, some slopes are not yet stable and you have to hit the right spot on the right slope. The last reported backcountry avalanche on this layering was just prior to New Year's. Ski area control work most recent avalanches in this layering was the first week of January.