Northwest Inland

Maybe it will snow next week? Until then, use caution on slopes getting hit by the sun and watch for pockets of unstable snow.

Moderate - Due to the number of field observations

TUESDAY NIGHT: Clear, 30-50 km/h east wind, alpine temperature drop to -15 C.WEDNESDAY: Sunny, 20-30 km/h east wind, alpine high temperatures near -10 C.THURSDAY: Sunny with cloudy periods, light northwest wind, alpine high temperatures near -8 C.FRIDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light northwest wind, alpine high temperatures near -8 C.

No new avalanches were reported on Monday or Sunday. A few thin (size 1) wind slabs were observed on Saturday, as well as numerous loose dry avalanches.

Open areas at upper elevations are likely wind affected, while pockets of soft snow can be found in sheltered and shaded areas. Sun crust are likely found on south-facing slopes. In some sheltered areas, 20-50 cm of recent snow may sit on facets (sugary snow) or surface hoar (feathery crystals), but no recent activity has been reported on these layers. In the south of the region, the lower snowpack is generally strong.