North Rockies

Avalanche hazard is low with generally safe avalanche conditions.

Use normal caution, apply good travel habits, and watch for wind affected snow in isolated terrain.

High

• Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.

No new avalanches have been reported.

A widespread melt-freeze crust extends up to at least 2200 m. On shady aspects in the high alpine, dry snow is wind affected and firm. Cornices loom large.

The prominent mid-December facet/crust layer is buried over 1 m deep and extends up to 2200 m. Triggering the crust is considered unlikely, except with large loads or in thin snowpack areas.

Monday Night
Partly cloudy. 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Tuesday
Sunny. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
• The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
• Cornices often break further back than expected; give them a wide berth when traveling on ridgetops.