Storm slabs will build as the new snow piles up.Dial back your exposure to avalanche terrain throughout the day, planning for none in the afternoon.
Snowfall amounts are uncertain. If we see 20 cm or more, avalanches will become much more likely in many locations, especially on slopes where the wind is dropping snow.
As the snow piles up, storm slab avalanche activity is expected to increase at all elevations.
No avalanches were reported on Friday.
New snow will be falling on a mix of sun crusts, surface hoar in wind-sheltered spots, and wind-affected snow.
The middle of the snowpack is generally expected to be well-settled and stable. An unreactive melt-freeze crust is near the ground.
Total snow depths vary from 100 to 150 cm at treeline.
Friday Night
Cloudy. 40 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C with a temperature inversion.
Saturday
Cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 30 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud with up to 10 cm ending in the morning. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Monday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
