Good day, this is GySgt Brunner with today's avalanche forecast this 2nd day of March 2004. Last nights storm only produced 3 inches of new snow in the Leavitt Lake area, considerably less then expected. Presently, it continues to snow but very lightly with a current temperature of 16 degrees F. With mild temperatures forecasted for the remainder of this week it is likely that this new snow will bond well with the current snowpack. However, we won't know for sure until we bring back some data to support this theory. Until then and as always remember if you choose to travel in the backcountry beware that conditions you encounter can be considerably different from one location to another and can change quickly so use caution especially on north to east facing slopes above 30 degrees.

     The avalanche danger for today will remain MODERATE at and above the tree line and LOW below the tree line.

     Please keep in mind that this forecast is just a guideline and cannot replace good common sense. When in doubt choose an alternate route.