Make conservative terrain choices and give the storm snow time to heal. Back off sun exposed slopes if you notice the snow getting moist.
Rider triggerable storm slabs could still be found at all elevations. The largest being found on northerly aspects. Sensitivity to triggering could increase on sun exposed slopes.
Be aware that storm slab avalanches could step down to deeper layers resulting in a larger and more destructive avalanche.
The most concerning layer in this region is a layer of weak facets near the bottom of the snowpack. This layer is most likely to be triggered at upper treeline/alpine on shallow terrain features.
No new avalanches were reported in the past few days in the region but observations are limited.
If you are out in the backcountry please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report.
New storm and wind slabs exist at all elevations. the largest slabs will be found on West, north and east aspects. The snow surface will likely become moist on sun exposed slopes.
Snowpack depths are shallower than normal and several crust/facet layers exist throughout the snowpack. The most concerning is a weak layer of facets buried in November and found near the bottom of the snowpack.
Recent observations suggest the buried weak layers are gaining strength, but not enough to trust them in high consequence terrain.
Saturday Night
Cloudy with around 5cm of new snow. Light to moderate west winds and a low of -8 at 1500m.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud with the possibility of light flurries bringing trace amounts of new snow. Light to moderate westerly winds and a high of -6 at 1500m.
Monday
Stormy with up to 15cm of new snow expected. Strong to extreme westerly winds and a high of -3 at 1500m.
Tuesday
Cloudy with 5 to 10cm of new snow expected. Strong westerly winds and freezing levels rising to 1400m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
