With freezing levels gradually decreasing natural avalanche activity will likely also decrease. Human-triggered avalanches remain possible.
Down roughly 80-150 cm from the surface a weak layer of faceted snow and spotty surface hoar may persist atop a firm crust.
Expect wet loose avalanche activity to persist, especially late in the day due to warming temperatures and solar effect.
These may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger-than-expected avalanches.
Observations over the weekend were limited, however, we suspect recent widespread wet loose and wet slab avalanche activity.
As sunny days and high freezing levels continue, more of the upper snowpack will get moist or wet. The snowpack remains generally unstable.
80 to 120 cm below the snow surface, a weak layer of faceted snow may exist sitting atop a crust on all but high north aspects.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.
Monday Night
Sunny. 0 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 8 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.
Tuesday
Cloud building throughout the day. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level drops to 1300 m by the end of the day.
Thursday
Cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow at higher elevations. Freezing level 1500 m. 0 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
