New snow has bonded poorly to old surfaces. Carefully manage sluffing in steep terrain and avoid exposure to cliffs and terrain traps.
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The new snow has bonded poorly to underlying layers. Carefully manage sluffing in steep terrain.
Use caution on north and east facing slopes where previous winds developed deeper slabs that may remain reactive to human triggering.
A few small natural and human-triggered loose dry avalanches were reported in steep northeast facing terrain. See this great MIN for details!
We expect unconsolidated snow will remain reactive to skier traffic on Tuesday in steep terrain. Carefully manage sluffing and minimize exposure to overhead hazards wherever possible.
20 to 35 cm of storm snow blankets the area. Expect to find deeper deposits on north and east slopes in wind-loaded areas. Storm snow has not bonded well to the old snow surfaces, which includes melt-freeze crusts on sun-exposed slopes, large surface hoar or facets on shaded slopes, and wind-affected snow in exposed terrain at ridgelines.
The lower snowpack is strong and bonded. Treeline snow depths average 150 to 200 cm.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. 5 to 15 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
Tuesday
Mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries, 1 to 2 cm of snow. 5 to 15 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.
Thursday
Clear. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
