Weak sugary, faceted snow from late October still lurks near the ground at upper elevations on northwest through east facing slopes. Although the deep persistent weak layer is currently dormant and it is unlikely for a person to trigger one, large and destructive avalanches, 2 to 4 feet deep are still possible on isolated slopes with poor snow structure. Deep slab avalanches might be triggered from a shallower area of the slab, so it's a good plan to avoid steep, thin, rocky terrain.