The weak loose faceted snow at the base of the snowpack has gained some strength due to settlement. The weight from the large storm a few weeks ago has helped with this process. However, the structure is still very poor and I am not trusting it enough to feel safe about getting onto steep slopes. The snowpack will continue to settle and stabilize. The question is will it become stable enough to safely get onto steep slopes? It's difficult to say. The facets at the base of the snowpack are notoriously dangerous and often will produce an avalanche long after we think things are stable. It is nothing to toy with.

Below is an image of a snowpit profile from Monday, Mar 1. The mid portion of the snowpack is relatively strong. The facets right near the ground are still quite weak and failed while I was trying to isolate a column durning an Extended Colum Test.