Snow has been heavily redistributed by strong winds. Seek out lower elevation, sheltered terrain, for the safest and best riding conditions.
Variable winds have formed wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain. Due to recent strong wind, slab formation may be partway down a slope.
Reports are limited, but our field team reported strong to extreme winds on Thursday and confirmed that wind slab formation was continuing.
Variable direction, moderate to strong winds have formed wind slabs on all aspects and at all elevations. In isolated areas sheltered from the wind, you may find up to 10 cm of soft snow on the surface.
The middle of the snowpack is settled and strong.
Right above the ground, you'll find 30-40 cm of loose, sugary, faceted snow under a crust.
Thursday Night
Clearing overnight, no new snow, northeast alpine winds up to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -20 °C.
Friday
Sunny, no new snow expected, northeast alpine winds up to 40 km/hr decreasing in the afternoon, treeline temperature -20 °C.
Saturday
Mainly sunny with increasing cloud in the afternoon, light snow beginning in the afternoon/evening, alpine winds variable direction up to 20 km/h, treeline temperature around -20 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy, up to 3 cm of new snow overnight and another 2 cm through the day, southerly alpine winds up to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -18 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
