Wind-loaded areas hold the most snow but they also have the highest avalanche risk at this time.
Read the new Forecaster's Blog for more on the early-season snowpack.
Watch for patches of soft wind slab in exposed lees. Investigate the bond between wind slabs and underlying surfaces before committing.
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region. Thanks to all those who have submitted a MIN report already this year, all the information is really helpful for forecasters.
15 to 30 cm of unconsolidated snow overlies a series of crusts and in exposed areas old wind slab.
At treeline, the height of snow ranges from approximately 50 to 90 cm. At 1500 m snow depths decrease significantly.
The snowpack at all elevations is very shallow and contains many potential hazards just beneath the snow surface.
Data is very limited at this time. If you are recreating in the mountains please consider submitting a MIN report.
Wednesday Night
Mainly clear, no precipitation, southeast alpine winds 10 km/h, treeline temperature -7 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud, no precipitation, southerly alpine winds 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -9 °C.
Friday
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries, trace accumulation, southwest alpine winds 10-30 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with scattered flurries, 2 - 5 cm accumulation, southwest alpine winds 20-40 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
