Watch for wind-loaded areas as the trees open up.
Avoid riding above terrain traps and watch for signs of instability.
Watch for wind-loaded slopes as you transition out of the trees.
Step-downs to deeper layers are unlikely but worth considering.
On Monday, one large storm slab avalanche was reported northeast of Revelstoke. It was likely triggered by a cornice falling on the slope.
Expect to find 20 to 40 cm of settling snow in sheltered areas, and wind slabs on lee slopes. On sun-affected slopes, the soft snow covers a melt-freeze crust.
A layer of surface hoar, crust and/or facets exists 60 to 110 cm deep. Reports indicate this layer is hard to find and likely not a concern north of Highway 5. South of Highway 5, no avalanches have been reported on this layer since December 22. It's most likely to linger on north through east aspects between 1700 to 2300 m.
Snow depth at treeline is 120 to 150 cm.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 15 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Friday
Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
