Carefully assess the wind slab hazard as you gain elevation. Field data is limited in the region so please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report.
New wind slabs can be found at treeline and above. These wind slabs will likely not bond well to the underlying surfaces.
Cornices may be weak and reactive to human triggers. Give them a wide berth when travelling on ridges. They are a significant hazard alone and may produce large slab avalanches as they fall onto the slope below. Cornice falls are more likely when the weather is sunny, warm, or windy.
Tuesday night: Low of -10 at 1700 m. Light flurries bringing around 5 cm of new snow with light variable winds.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with light flurries bringing trace amounts of new snow. Light southeast winds and freezing levels rising to around 1500 m.
THURSDAY: A mix of sun and cloud with the possibility of light flurries bringing trace amounts of new snow. Light southerly winds. Freezing level rising to 1900 m.
Friday: Sunny with no new snow expected and light westerly winds. Freezing level rising to 2000 m.
No recent avalanche activity has been reported. Information is limited at this time of year. Please consider submitting to the Mountain Information Network!
Up to 10 cm of new snow overlies old wind effected surfaces. Below this a melt-freeze crust can be found down up to 40 cm on all aspects to 2000 m and mountain tops on solar aspects. Another prominent crust layer is found 40-70 cm deep.
Cornices are very large and exposure to slopes beneath them should be minimized, especially if the weather is sunny, warm, or windy. The snowpack deteriorates rapidly at lower elevations.
