Recent snow will take time to stabilize.
As you travel check the bond of the new snow to the old surface. Back down if you encounter signs of instability.
New snow is most likely to be reactive
in wind-loaded leeward terrain features at upper elevations
in sheltered areas where it may sit over a weak layer of surface hoar
On Monday explosive avalanche control produced large avalanches (up to size 2.5) and also noted sympathetic avalanches.
Natural, large (up to size 3) slab avalanches were reported over the weekend.
30 to 70 cm of recent snow was accompanied by strong wind. In sheltered areas, the new snow may rest on a weak layer of surface hoar.
The mid and lower snowpack are uncomplicated and relatively deep for the time of year. Snowpack depths in excess of 300 cm can be found at treeline elevations.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 5 cm of snow. 10 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Friday
Partly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
