Wind slabs are the main concern as snow slowly accumulates and the wind blows over the next few days.
Strong wind from various directions has formed wind slabs on slopes adjacent to ridges. Assess for wind effect and slab properties before entering steep terrain.
There have been no new reports of avalanche activity over the past few days.
Looking forward, triggering avalanches may be possible on steep wind-loaded slopes.
10-20 cm of new snow is likely sitting on previously wind affected snow at upper elevations.
In sheltered terrain, 50 to 80 cm of snow sits on a hard melt-freeze crust from early February. Below this, a layer of surface hoar, facets, and/or crust from late January is buried around 100 cm. Triggering either of these layers is considered unlikely at this time.
The remainder of the snowpack is consolidated with no layers of concern.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 20-40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 4 cm of snow. 20-40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 30-60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40-70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
