Choose conservative, low consequence terrain and give the storm snow time to bond
Rider triggering of avalanches remains possible, or even likely in areas that received more recent snow
The mid February layer could still be rider triggerable, especially where a thick crust isn't found above it or in shallow rocky terrain.
Storm slabs will likely remain rider triggerable. Assess new snow amounts, the more you find the larger and more sensitive slabs will be.
Several storm slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported on Sunday. These avalanches were skier and naturally triggered on a variety of aspects and elevations.
Observations in the region were limited over the weekend. More avalanche activity could have taken place.
Recent snowfall amounts in the region are variable, 15 to 50 cm has fallen with strong southwest winds, forming deeper deposits on north and east aspects. This new snow overlies a crust on all aspects and elevations except north facing slopes above 1600 m. Surface hoar could also be found at this interface on sheltered features.
A weak layer, composed of facets, surface hoar, or a crust from mid February, is found 50 to 100 cm deep.
The remaining snowpack is well-settled and strong.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
