Watch out for a touchy persistent slab problem, most prevalent below treeline in steep, sheltered areas. Lots of hidden hazards exist below treeline. With continued cold temps the consequence of an accident will be large.
With winds switching back and forth between SW and NE be aware that windslabs may have formed in either standard or reverse lees.
This problem will most likely be found in steep sheltered areas at treeline and below.
Sat
Clear skies, light NE winds. Temps will rise slightly with a high of -25, no precip.
Sun
Partially cloudy with light NE winds. Temp high of -22, no precip.
Mon
Clear skies, moderate NE winds. Temp will climb to a high of -20, no precip.
For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.
One new natural avalanche observed above Little Prairie, suspect over 48h old. Two size 2 persistent slab avalanches were triggered remotely by the field team on Wednesday.
Up to 70 cm of storm snow overlies a facet and crust combo which exists in more sheltered areas. This overlies a melt freeze crust complex in the alpine and at treeline. Areas close to the divide have the best snow coverage.
