Small wind slabs from recent wind and snow exist above treeline and the deep persistent problem remains a low‑likelihood but high‑consequence concern.
Skiing is generally rugged, but sheltered slopes with surface faceting offer decent turns. Otherwise, it’s a good time for mountain walks.
Small pockets of wind slabs from new snow and strong southesterly winds are present in lee features. These sit above a weak layer of facets or surface hoar.
This problem is low probability but high consequence as it would be releasing near the ground thus with a lot of destructive volume. Be extra cautious where snowpack goes from thick to thin areas.
No new avalanches observed or reported in the region.
Five to 10 cm of new snow sits above a weak layer of surface hoar and facets. This weak layer is more problematic in areas of wind loading. The midpack is dense and supportive in most areas. At the bottom of the snowpack, the weaker, more facetted layer above the ground creates a deep persistent slab.
Sunday
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries (trace amounts). Alpine temperature high of -3 °C. Ridge wind southwest 15 km/h gusting to 40 km/h. Freezing level: 1700 metres.
MondayCloudy with scattered flurries (5 cm). Alpine temperatures low of -6 °C and high of -5 °C. Ridge wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 55 km/h. Freezing level: 1500 metres.
TuesdayMainly cloudy with isolated flurries (trace amounts). Alpine temperature low of -7 °C and high -4 °C. Ridge wind southwest 15 km/h. Freezing level: 1700 metres.
