A heavy load of recent, new, and wind drifted snow has been added to a pre-existing slab on top of a persistent weak layer of loose, sugary, faceted snow at the base of the snowpack. We'll need some time and visibility to see how this load has affected this weak layer so for now, I'm going to assume that deep, dangerous, and un-survivable human triggered avalanches are likely on steep slopes facing NW through E. The danger increases with elevation.

Shifting wind directions have blown and drifted snow on to all aspects near and above treeline. Today, be on the lookout for sensitive new wind drifts to be lurking just about everywhere in wind exposed terrain. Wind slabs form on leeward slopes just below ridge crests. They can also be found on the leeward sides of terrain features such as sub ridges, gully walls, and rock outcroppings. Fresh drifts are recognizable by their smooth, rounded appearance, and cracking is a sign of instability. On northerly aspects, wind drifted snow has added stress to older slabs on top of a buried persistent weak layer and dangerous, human triggered avalanches 3'-5' deep are possible. Avoid steep, wind drifted slopes.