When dealing with a complicated snowpack stick to easily solvable, moderate terrain and build confidence over time. This advice will be even more important when snow arrives on Friday.
Continued building of new windslabs through the region. Most prominent on N through E aspects due to SW winds but riders should be wary of obvious wind effect and surface clues on all exposed or potentially cross-loaded slopes at treeline and above.
This is a complex problem. The spacial variability and potential consequences of triggering a large avalanche on this layer makes it extremely difficult to gain confidence in the snowpack. Consider this before entering bigger features.
Unsettled weather continues bringing some light snow and fluctuating freezing levels. Winds ramp up on Wednesday with the approach of a storm system.
For more detailed analysis: Mountain Weather Forecast
The snowpack is highly variable across the forecast region but remains mainly facetted, particularly in shallow areas. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar.
No new avalanches observed or reported.
