Watch for reactive slabs at all elevations due to new snow and wind; avalanche danger may vary across the region. Assess local conditions frequently as snowfall amounts are uncertain.
Recent storm snow is likely forming reactive slabs at higher elevations, this is a particular concern in areas that have received roughly 20 cm or more of recent snow.
No avalanche activity has been reported in the region, however, this MIN report suggests that the recent storm snow may be settling into reactive slabs in areas.
Observations remain limited this early in the season. If you head into the backcountry, please post to the Mountain Information Network
New snow continues to accumulate across the region, burying a variety of surfaces. These include firm, wind-affected snow at higher elevations or exposed terrain. The new snow may have buried a layer of surface hoar in wind-sheltered terrain and lower elevations.
Various melt-freeze crusts can be found in the lower snowpack, which are not concerning avalanche layers at the moment.
Snow depths at treeline roughly vary from 80 to 150 cm, and decrease rapidly at lower elevations.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind, local values may be higher along the western edge of the region. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 0 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Monday
Mix of sun and cloud. 0 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
