The likelihood for triggering an avalanche is decreasing but the consequences remain the same. Unusual weather conditions create unusual avalanches. Prior to the storm cycle of Feb 16-20, the only slopes that held snow were on shady northerly aspects. This snow was very loose, weak, and faceted creating an unstable base. A slab now exists on top of this unstable structure and all it takes is finding the right trigger point, typically a shallower, rocky area, but it's all shallow. Avoiding large, steep slopes with a north or easterly aspect remains that best strategy.