Assess steep lines for wind slab before committing.
Rider triggerable wind slabs could form near ridge crests during the day.
wind slabs will likely still be found on north and east facing terrain at treeline and above. Expect the most reactive slabs in immediate lee terrain, such as just below ridge tops.
No new avalanches have been reported since last weekend.
In open areas at treeline and above, recent snow has been redistributed by strong southerly wind.
A prominent crust, formed in mid-December, is buried 30 to 50 cm below the surface and extends up to 2200 m.
In the mid snowpack, several other crust layers may exist. In the lower snowpack, a crust from mid-November can be found with facets above and below.
The snowpack depth is around 100 cm, tapering with elevation below 1500 m.
Thursday Night
Cloudy. 4 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Friday
Cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 1 cm of snow. 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
