Strong winds and new snow are forming wind slabs near ridgetops.
Avoid freshy wind loaded features.
New and recent snow combined with variable winds may be building small wind slabs near ridetops. Avoid lee areas, especially if you see blowing snow.
No new avalanches have been reported.
With some new snow and wind in the forecast, triggering wind slabs at upper elevations may be possible.
There have been very limited observations from this area. If you’re heading out, please consider sharing details about the weather and riding conditions through the Mountain Information Network.
5 to 15 cm of new snow is covering a widespread crust to mountaintop.
Forecast moderate to strong northeastly winds will be blowing the new snow into atypical south through westerly areas.
The mid-December facet/crust layer is buried approximately 80 cm deep and is considered unlikely to trigger at this time.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -21 °C.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 0 to 2 cm of snow. 30 km/h notheast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -27 °C.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -30 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -21 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
