Where a thick surface crust is present, large avalanches are unlikely.
If unsure, choose mellow terrain and avoid being under steep slopes.
A weak layer of facets rests above a hard melt freeze crust that formed in early February. Where the surface has a new, thick crust, human triggering of this weak layer is unlikely.
No new avalanches have been reported. With a thick surface crust forming from below-freezing temperatures, we expect persistent slab avalanches to become unlikely to trigger.
A widespread natural avalanche cycle, with persistent slab avalanches up to size 2.5, continued until Saturday.
About 5 cm of new snow now overlies a strong melt-freeze crust. This crust is expected to decrease the likelihood of triggering avalanches.
A widespread crust, formed in early February, is buried about 50 to 110 cm deep. This crust has a weak layer of facets above it in many areas.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. 15 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures drop to -12 °C. Freezing level 1000 m dropping to surface.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -8 °C.
Friday
Few clouds. 20 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -10 °C.
Saturday
Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -10 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
