Dribs and drabs of new snow are falling on widespread surface hoar. There's not enough for big avalanches but sluffs could be running fast!
Conditions are changing. If snowfall amounts are greater than forecast or wind is building a slab be prepared to back off your line!
New snow is starting to bury our widespread drought layer of surface hoar, a sturdy crust and facets. Expect this new snow to bond poorly and run fast as loose dry. As the wind picks up we may see a reactive slab start to form in lee features.
The drought is ending (sort of), with 15cms of snow in the forecast for the later half of the week.
Tonight: Cloudy with flurries. Alp low -7°C. Wind SW 20km/h. Freezing level (FZL) 1000m
Thurs: Cloudy with flurries, 1-2 cms. Alp High -4°C, Wind SW 20km/h, FZL 1600m
Fri: Periods of snow, 13cms, ridge wind SW 30-45km/hr, FZL 1600m
Sat: Cloudy, flurries, 1-2cms. Alp High -3°C, Wind SW 15-35km/h, FZL 1400m
