Kootenay Boundary

Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.

Numerous natural and rider triggered wet loose avalanches up to size 2 were reported on all aspects and elevations on Tuesday.

High freezing levels have formed a surface crust on all aspects and elevations.

A persistent weak layer of facets are sitting on top of a second buried crust down 80 to 180 cm. This layer is unlikely to human trigger in areas where a thick crust above the weak layer is present.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4° C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Thursday

Cloudy with isolated flurries, 3 to 5 cm. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2° C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 3 to 10 cm snow. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1° C. Freezing level 1900 m.

Saturday

Cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0° C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
• Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.