Sunday’s storm will bring up to 65 mm of precipitation, with storm slabs possible at high elevations if it falls as snow.
The elevation of the rain/snow line during Sunday's storm is uncertain. New storm slabs could build above 1700m. High alpine areas should be carefully assessed for storm slabs before committing to slopes.
No recent avalanches have been reported. However, observations are extremely limited in this area.
If you're heading out into the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the MIN.
A storm is expected to bring up to 60 mm of rain on Sunday, continuing to saturate an already wet snowpack. Freezing levels may fluctuate, but it's expected that only the highest alpine elevations could see snowfall instead of rain.
Alpine areas should be carefully assessed for new storm slabs before committing to slopes.
Treeline areas currently hold an estimated 20 to 50 cm of snow, which diminishes rapidly below 1500 m.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 mm of rain at treeline. 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2500 to 2100 m.
Sunday
Cloudy. 30 to 50 mm of rain or snow at treeline. 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Monday
Cloudy. 75 to 100 mm of rain at treeline. 80 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2600 m to 2000 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy. 20 to 35 cm of snow. 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1000 to 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
