Human-triggered avalanches are possible. Use caution as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
Tuesday's storm brought 15 to 30 cm of new snow and strong southerly wind.
Wind slabs are likely on steep wind-loaded slopes, especially in parts of the region that received heavier accumulations.
Tuesday’s storm follows a period of low danger and limited avalanche activity.
Looking ahead, concerns shift to the new snow forming wind slabs, and eventually wet loose avalanches with sun and warming.
If you go into the backcountry, support the forecast by posting a MIN.
10 to 20 cm of new snow is expected by the end of Tuesday. This new snow overlies a melt-freeze crust, moist snow, or isothermal conditions, depending on aspect and elevation.
The snowpack has undergone multiple warming and cooling cycles, forming a series of crusts interspersed with dense, rounded grains.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. 3 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 0 to 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
