Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

Several natural, explosive and skier triggered wind slab avalanches were reported on Sunday. These avalanches were in exposed terrain at treeline and above.

If you have any recent photos or observations, please submit them to the Mountain Information Network, observations are limited in the spring.

On high north facing terrain up to 20 cm of dry snow may be found.  A new crust will likely be found on all other aspects and elevations. This crust will likely become moist throughout the day with rising temperatures and solar input.

Below treeline terrain is snow free or has very low snow cover. Travel conditions are challenging with exposed rocks, stumps, and open creeks.

Monday Night

Clear skies. 10 to 30 km/h south alpine wind. Freezing level around 1400 m, possible above freezing layer around 2000 m.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 35 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level around 2200 m.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with up to 2 cm of new snow at higher elevations. 15 to 30 km/h southwest alpine wind. Freezing level around 1800 m.

Thursday

Cloudy with up to 10 cm of new snow at treeline and above. 10 to 20 km/h southwest alpine wind.  Freezing level around 1800 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid freshly wind loaded terrain features.
• Avoid sun exposed slopes, especially if snow surface is moist or wet.
• Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.