Last call for generally stable avalanche conditions! Sunday will be a great day to bag that last big objective before the taps turn back on this week.
You may find wind-loaded pockets of new snow in leeward terrain features at upper elevations. Although small, these slabs may be reactive.
No new avalanches have been reported.
If you are getting out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network! You don't have to see an avalanche or dig in the snow to have useful observations - even weather and riding conditions are helpful, especially when you include photos!
5 cm of new snow sits over a variety of surfaces;
wind-pressed snow in high elevation lees
crust on exposed windward features, south aspects and low elevations
soft, faceted snow, possibly topped with small surface hoar crystals in sheltered areas.
The remainder of the snowpack is well consolidated, containing a number of crusts which are not of concern at this time.
Check out these great conditions updates (here and here) from our field team this week!
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
