The avalanche danger is HIGH. The combination of up to 20” of recent new snow, consistent winds and weak underlying snow makes triggering large avalanches very likely and natural avalanches likely. If you choose to get out and enjoy the abundant new snow today, keep your head on a swivel and keep terrain choices mellow to steer clear of trouble. For the full forecast, head to sawtoothavalanche.com | Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Most avalanches occur spontaneously, either during storms or due to an increased load following heavy snowfall. However, avalanches can also be the result of metamorphic changes in the snowpack, such as melting due to solar radiation. ❄️ | Science Channel