There have been hours of discussion, head scratching and contemplation in recent days about the persistent weak layer on the northern aspects at upper elevations as it has gradually gone quiet. We have not seen or heard of avalanche activity involving this layer since the Stairs Gulch event in the central Wasatch last weekend, and prior to that was 10 days ago - also in the central Wasatch . It doesn’t mean that the persistent weak layer is gone, but rather the mild weather and lack of loading has provided a stabilizing trend.

Areas on north aspects, particularly where the snowpack is shallow near rocks and cliffs could still be problematic. Continue to exercise caution in this terrain.

This is not a specific avalanche problem. It is a very inconclusive scenario, without a clear pattern that a user could follow to lower consequences. Any avalanche type is possible. Shallow wet loose avalanches may be expected during the heat of the day and pockets of wind drifted snow may be encountered to the lee of ridgelines and other terrain features. Do not consider the absence of a typical avalanche problem as safe conditions.

Normal caution is still advised.