Avoid all avalanche terrain.
Buried weak layers combined with a lot of new snow mean avalanche conditions are very dangerous.
Weak layers from January and February persist within the upper 100 cm of snow. New snow will increase the likelihood of persistent slab avalanches.
Storm slabs are developing as the new snow piles up. The more new snow there is, the more likely and dangerous storm slabs are.
New snow and wind are forecast which will lead to an increase in avalanche size and likelihood this weekend. Large storm slabs and persistent slabs are expected.
The storm continues, and is expected to total 30 to 50 cm by the end of the day on Sunday.
Underneath the new snow is a melt-freeze crust that extends to ridge top on all aspects, except northerly slopes above 1700 m.
A weak layer formed in February, consisting of facets, surface hoar, or a crust, is found 30 to 60 cm deep. Additional weak layers formed in January are present within the upper 100 cm of snow, including faceted snow, crusts on south-facing slopes, and surface hoar in shaded terrain.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally well-settled and strong.
Saturday Night
Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
