Up to 20 cm of new snow fell along the divide on Wednesday, possibly forming wind slabs in open areas and along ridgelines.
Recent snow may be reactive on steep wind-loaded slopes. However, observations from Wednesday suggest minimal wind during the storm, so there’s uncertainty about whether slabs actually formed.
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
Wednesday’s storm delivered 10 to 20 cm of snow on top of a thick melt-freeze crust. The snowpack is generally well bonded, with no concerning layers, and continues to melt rapidly at lower elevations.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Friday
Sunny. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2400 m.
Saturday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
