South Coast

Continue to verify conditions in the field.

Practice good travel habits and group management.

No new avalanches have been reported.

A thin crust is likely on the surface at treeline and below, and potentially into the alpine on sunny slopes. North aspects are expected to be crust-free.

Surface hoar has been growing in sheltered locations.

The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated, with several well-bonded crusts scattered throughout.

Snow depth has been reported as 330 cm at 1700 m, tapering quickly at lower elevations below treeline.

Tuesday Night

Cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow. 40 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature dropping to -1 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m

Thursday

A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• This is a good time for exploring terrain.
• Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.