Observations are limited and early-season hazards are abundant.
Take a conservative approach and watch for signs of instability as you travel through terrain.
We suspect moderate winds have redistributed recent storm snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects in exposed areas at treeline and above.
In the past few days, avalanche observations have been limited to a few small (size 1) dry loose avalanches from steep terrain.
Observations are very limited at this time of year! If you are getting out in the backcountry, consider making a post on the MIN (Mountain Information Network).
Up to 30 cm of recent storm snow has been redistributed by moderate variable winds at treeline and above.
A crust buried in early November is 50-90 cm below the surface. In some places, there may be weak facets or surface hoar above this crust, but the geographical extent of this weak layer is still uncertain.
Treeline snowpack depths average 80-150 cm.
Friday Night
Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow expected. 15 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with light snowfall. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridge top winds. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Sunday
Mainly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow expected. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud with light snowfall. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
