South Coast Inland

North wind on Sunday may "reverse-load" alpine slopes and form fresh wind slabs.

Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Saturday.

North wind may "reverse-load" alpine slopes and form fresh wind slabs.

Above 1800 m, 10 - 20 cm of recent snow sits on a supportive crust.

Below 1800 m, recent snow amounts taper quickly and the crust increases in thickness.

Below treeline travel is currently very challenging.

Sunday night

Partly cloudy, east wind 20 km/h, treeline temperature -7 C.

Monday

Mix of sun and cloud, east wind 20 km/h, treeline temperature -6 C.

Tuesday

Sunny, west wind 20 km/h, treeline temperature -4 C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with 0 - 5 cm snow, west wind 20 km/h, treeline temperature -7 C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
• Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
• Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.