Conditions are significantly different according to elevation.
Wind-affected snow exists at higher elevations, while wet snow is found lower down.
Fresh and reactive wind slabs have likely developed on leeward and cross-loaded alpine terrain. Forecasted wind will vary in direction, so watch for new developing wind slabs on various aspects.
No recent avalanche activity has been reported. Loose wet avalanches may have occurred Tuesday on steep slopes at lower elevations with moderate rain and wet snow.
If you go into the backcountry, please consider submitting to the Mountain Information Network.
10 to 15 cm of new snow has accumulated over moist snow or a crust on all aspects, except north-facing alpine slopes where dry snow was found before the storm. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well-bonded.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 2 cm of accumulation. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Thursday
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries. 30 to 40 km/h northeast ridge top wind. Treeline temperature rising to +2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Friday
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries. 30 to 40 km/h northeast ridge top wind. Treeline temperature rising to +3 °C. Freezing level rising to 1800 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with 3 to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature rising to +2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
