North Rockies

It's a good time to take advantage of the sunny weather and low danger to explore more complex objectives.

Small wind slabs may remain triggerable in steep isolated lee features.

Moderate

• We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

No new avalanches have been reported in the past week.

There are few observations from this region. If you are getting out, please share observations like weather and riding conditions to the Mountain Information Network.

5 to 10 cm of recent snow may be covering a melt-freeze crust of variable thickness that is likely present to mountain top. At upper elevations, previous strong winds formed wind slabs that may remain triggerable in isolated areas. At lower elevations and on sunny slopes, the snow surface is crusty or moist.

At treeline and below, a prominent crust buried in late January is currently buried 10 to 20 cm.

The mid-December facet/crust layer is buried approximately 80 cm deep.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear skies. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Monday

Mix of sun and clouds. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.
• Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.