8 am update: Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features where pockets of dry snow sit over a weak layer.
New snow and wind are adding to pockets of deeper deposits in leeward terrain features at upper elevations. These deposits sit over a weak layer that could make them surprisingly reactive.
In the warm temperatures on Thursday and Friday, small natural and skier-triggered loose wet avalanches were reported on solar aspects.
If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations with the Mountain Information Network.
A dusting of new snow falls over mostly crusty surfaces. The old surface may remain dry on the highest north aspects and moist at low elevations.
A widespread melt-freeze crust sits up to 10 cm deep, ranging in thickness from 5 to 20 cm, with facets below. This layer is expected to become a concern as it gets buried.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled, with no significant concerns.
Saturday Night
Cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 70 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Monday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 2 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
