Wind slabs may still be reactive to riders.
Pay attention to isolated wind-affected features.
Recent snowfall and wind have formed wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded areas. Riders can still trigger slabs on steep, unsupported, convex slopes.
No new avalanches have been observed in the past few days, but observations are limited.
If you head out in the backcountry, let us know what you are seeing by submitting a MIN report!
Up to 20 cm of recent snowfall exists in sheltered areas. Strong to extreme wind has formed firm, wind-affected surfaces at the treeline and above. Wind slabs may have formed in lee and cross-loaded terrain.
The upper snowpack contains a melt-freeze crust and facets layer, particularly in south-facing terrain. Recent scouring wind may have exposed the crust in some areas.
Snowpack depth varies significantly across the region. Windward slopes may have as little as 50 cm of snow, while leeward slopes could have up to 200 cm.
Sunday Night
Cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Monday
Cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
