New snow continues to accumulate but may not bond well to old surfaces.
Assess for slabs prior to committing to steep terrain.
Snow continues to accumulate since Friday evening forming fresh storm slabs. New snow and strong winds have likely formed new wind slabs in lee terrain features at higher elevations. The new snow may not bond well to previous surfaces formed during last week's cold spell.
A warming period starting late in the day Sunday is likely to increase reactivity.
No avalanches were reported in the last 24 hours. New snow and wind have primed the conditions for rider-triggered avalanches. Warmer temperatures will further increase the hazard.
Please consider submitting a MIN report if you head into the backcountry.
Around 20 to 30 cm of new snow and southwest wind are likely forming wind slabs in lee terrain features at higher elevations. Soft snow prevails in sheltered terrain. This may not bond well to previous surfaces of sugary faceted grains and small surface hoar crystals.
The majority of the snowpack is faceted, with roughly 110 cm found at treeline and less below treeline.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, up to 10 cm accumulation, 40 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures -5 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with possible sunny periods, 2 to 5 cm accumulation, 15 to 20 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures -2 °C.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, 4 to 8 cm with the possibility of rain, 30 to 60 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperature -1 to 1 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy, 10 cm accumulation, 25 to 35 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
