Continuously assess conditions as you travel.
Avalanche hazard will vary throughout the day and from one aspect to another.
Approach steep slopes near ridge crests with caution.
Recent strong wind means that wind slab could be found farther downslope than expected.
Loose avalanches are more likely in steep terrain during periods of strong solar input.
Over the past 3 days several, small wind slab and dry loose avalanches have been observed in the region. These avalanches were triggered naturally and by skiers in steep terrain.
10 to 25 cm of recent snow with moderate to strong southerly wind has buried a variety of surfaces including a layer of surface hoar in sheltered treeline features and a sun crust on east through west aspects. The surface is expected to become moist on sun exposed slopes during the day.
The early February crust/facet layer is down 30 to 60 cm.
Another widespread crust and facet layer from late January is buried 40 to 100 cm deep.
The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear skies. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Thursday
Sunny. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Friday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
