Caution as you transition into wind exposed terrain. Avalanches are possible in alpine terrain where wind slabs have formed.
Recent strong winds have likely been forming new wind slabs, which sit on sugary faceted snow. Use caution in wind affected terrain.
The notable feature in the weather forecast for the next few days is very high winds at upper elevations.
MONDAY NIGHT - Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries / southwest winds, 30-60 km/h / alpine low temperature near -8
TUESDAY - Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries / southwest winds 40-80 km/h, gusting to 100 km/h / alpine high temperature near -5
WEDNESDAY - Mainly cloudy with flurries, 5 cm / southwest winds, 30-70 km/h / alpine high temperature near -4
THURSDAY - Cloudy with sunny periods / southwest winds, 20-30 km/h / alpine high temperature near -3
There have been no recent avalanches reported in the region. If you are getting out into the mountains, let us know what you see by posting to the Mountain Information Network!
Ongoing strong westerly winds are likely creating wind slabs at upper elevations. Snowpack depths are highly variable this early in the season with amounts ranging between 50-100 cm at higher elevations, and tapering rapidly below treeline. A crust has been reported in the middle of the snowpack.
