Snow and wind continue, which means elevated avalanche hazard. Be especially cautious in areas where the wind may have made deeper deposits of snow.
Approximately 30 cm of recent snow has accumulated and is not be bonding well to various underlying surfaces.
Areas that are exposed to the wind may have deeper more reactive deposits of snow.
Small human triggered avalanches of the new snow over the old surface are being reported in the alpine and at treeline on all aspects over the past two days.
If you head into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN post.
30to 50 cm of new snow continues to accumulate atop a thin crust on sun-exposed slopes and surface hoar in wind-sheltered areas.
Beneath, the upper snowpack is largely faceted.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud with flurries. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud . 40 to 80 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
