Avalanche danger will be low, with small, isolated wind slabs possible in a few areas.
Isolated areas in the north and west of the island may receive enough new snow and wind to form slabs on lee features above the crust.
No recent avalanches have been reported.
If you are heading into the backcountry this weekend, please share your observations by posting a MIN.
A weather system affecting the north and west of the island may bring 5 to 15 cm of dry snow by Sunday morning.
New snow is falling on a widespread crust present on all aspects and elevations. The snowpack below the crust is strong and bonded.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 3 cm of snow on the north island. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 15 to 25 cm of snow above 1200 m, rain below. 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature reaching 2 °C. Freezing level climbing to 1800 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
