Look for a rising avalanche danger over the next 24 hours! The avalanche danger is MODERATE this morning but will likely rise to CONSIDERABLE as new snow begins to accumulate. Look for fresh wind drifts to form on the leeward sides of upper elevation ridge crests and terrain features, primarily on slopes facing NW-N-SE. If we see more than about 6" of snow today, human triggered avalanches within the new snow will be possible on all aspects. Cracking in the snow surface is a sign of instability. There also remains an isolated, or MODERATE danger for human triggered avalanches involving a buried, persistent weak layer. You are most likely to encounter this problem on steep, rocky, northerly facing slopes, or in areas with a shallower snowpack. Backcountry travelers today need to be alert to changing conditions and adjust their plans accordingly.