Only simple terrain with no exposure to overhead hazard is suitable for the current conditions.
Storm slabs have the potential to step down and trigger large, destructive avalanches.
New snow is falling on either facets or old hard wind affected snow. It is likely that this new snow will not stick well to the old surface.
On Monday, there were reports of several natural avalanches up to size 2.5 observed from the road in White Pass.
Observations are still limited at this time.
Up to 45 cm of new snow is now sitting on a heavily wind-affected and faceted snowpack.
Snowpack depths vary widely due to wind, but average around 150 cm across the region.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -19 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 4 to 10 cm of snow. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -19 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
