Low-to-moderate danger doesnât mean âno avalanche dangerâ Avalanche experts are reminding backcountry recreationists that changing weather conditions in mid-March can still trigger avalanches. and last updated 2021-03-16 00:38:28-04 Avalanche experts are reminding backcountry recreationists that changing weather conditions in mid-March can still trigger avalanches. âItâs this time of year that weâll see changing conditions throughout the day, so if you do start to see some of those red flags like the snow surface getting really wet or youâre seeing a lot of wind, itâs just time to pay attention, and conditions can change from the morning to the afternoon,â said Utah Avalanche Center forecaster Nikki Champion. âEven a small avalanche can have big consequences in consequential terrain.â