Dangerous avalanche conditions, avoid large slopes, overhead hazards and steep terrain, especially during the heat of the day.
Weak layers from recent dry, clear, and cold conditions persist within the upper 100 cm of snow. These layers could become more reactive with the added stress of new snow and warming temperatures.
Recent snow has made storm slabs on the surface at all elevations which is on top ofThese will be particularly reactive in wind-exposed terrain.
Sunday: A large (size 1.5 to 3) natural avalanche cycle of was reported in the region on all aspects in alpine and treeline.
Saturday: Many large (size 1.5 to 2.5) remote and naturally triggered avalanches were reported through the region, in both the alpine and treeline on northerly aspects. One MIN report describes a remote trigger from 400 m away!
Friday: One large (size 2) remote triggered avalanche was reported on a north facing slope at treeline.
Recent snow is is between 20 to 50 cm deep, burying various surfaces, including old wind-affected snow in exposed terrain, sun crusts on south-facing slopes, and weak surface hoar or faceted grains in sheltered areas.
Layers from dry conditions in January are found at varying depths within the upper 100 cm of snow. These include weak faceted snow, sun crusts on south-facing slopes, and surface hoar in shaded terrain.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally well-settled and strong.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with flurries. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Wednesday
Mostly with flurries. 30 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 50 to 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
