The weather is providing great travel conditions but remain cautious around older wind slabs that could be sitting on weaker snow. Also pay attention to how the sun might be affecting south aspects at lower elevations.
Wind slabs vary in age across the region but can be sitting on weaker crystals so triggering is still possible. Tread with caution on stiff, drum-like snow as firm wind slabs can be unpredictable.
No new avalanches have been reported in this region since the weekend.
Surface conditions are variable and include sun crusts, wind-affected snow, and in some places up to 10 cm of snow above surface hoar. Sheltered areas have 20 to 40 cm of soft snow from last week. This snow sits above a layer of surface hoar or decomposing crusts, that could develop into a problem when buried more deeply. The lower snowpack contains weak and faceted grains, but these layers have not recently produced avalanches.
Wednesday night
Mostly clear. Winds from the south 10 km/h. Alpine temperature -10˚C.
Thursday
Clear but increasing cloudiness throughout the day. Flurries possible late in the day. Wind from the south at 10 km/h gusting to 20 km/h. Temperature rising from -10˚C to -2˚C as the day progresses.
FridayMostly cloudy. Flurries delivering 2 -4 cm of snow. Wind from the southwest 10 km/h. Temperature -4˚C.
SaturdayMostly cloudy. Potential for short flurries. Wind 5-10 km/h from the south. Temperature -6˚C to -2˚C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
