Lingering wind slabs may remain possible to trigger on Saturday.
Avoid steep, rocky, and wind affected areas where triggering slabs is most likely.
20 to 30 cm of recent snow and extreme southwest winds formed wind slabs on lee aspects at upper elevations. These slabs are most likely to be reactive on steep slopes below ridgetops.
Strong solar radiation will very likely trigger wet loose avalanches on steep sunny slopes.
No new avalanches were reported on Thursday. However, observations in this region are very limited.
If you are heading into the backcountry, please consider sharing conditions by posting a MIN.
20 to 30 cm of recent snow and extreme southwest winds formed wind slabs on lee aspects at upper elevations. These slabs are most likely to be reactive on steep slopes below ridgetops. The recent snow sits on a thick crust.
The snowpack below is moist to ground and well settled in most locations, except northerly aspects in the alpine.
The snowpack depth tapers rapidly at lower elevations.
Friday Night
Mostly clear skies. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 0 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
