Wind slabs are the main concern with wind loading in shallow rocky start zones are the most likely to produce an unexpected avalanche.
Winds are forecast to increase building fresh slabs from loose snow. Older deposits of wind-loaded snow in shallow, rocky areas should be treated with caution.
No new avalanche activity has been reported in the past few days.
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Surface snow is likely predominantly wind-affected, with recent light snow and elevated wind.
Limited soft snow may be found on the surface in more sheltered areas above 1500 m.
The snowpack in this region is otherwise shallow with the middle and base mostly made up of weak, sugary faceted crystals along with a crust near the base of the snowpack.
Monday Night
Mainly cloudy. 30 to 50 km/h west and northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -10 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 30 to 60 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -7 °C.
Wednesday
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 to 40 km/h west and northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -8 °C.
Thursday
Mainly cloudy. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -4 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
