Snowfall will vary. If you find 40 cm+ of new snow, increase danger by one step.
Wind loaded slopes will be the most concerning.
Recent snow and moderate southwest winds are expected to be building small, fresh wind slabs over existing wind slabs. These slabs may avalanche more easily where they have formed over a hard crust.
On Tuesday, north of Chilliwack, small (size 1), rider controlled, wet loose avalanches were reported on east aspects around 1300 m.
If you are heading into the backcountry, consider sharing your observations and posting a MIN.
Moderate southwest ridgetop wind has likely created deeper deposits on leeward features.
The upper snowpack is mostly dry, settling snow above 1300 m, and moist or wet snow below 1300 m.
At elevations above 2200 m a widespread, thick and hard crust is now expected to be buried by 15-40 cm of snow.
The snowpack below the crust is strong and bonded with no layers of concern.
There is little to no snow below 1000 m.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 900 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
