Watch for small slabs in wind loaded features. Early season conditions exist...but if the snow is deep enough to ride, it's deep enough to slide.
Wind slabs may be found at higher elevations, primarily in east facing terrain features (although wind direction has varied recently). New wind slabs may form through the day on Sunday, as snow is available for transport.
No new avalanches have been reported in the past few days. Observations are limited this time of year, please consider filling out a MIN report.
Expect early season conditions with a shallower than average snowpack, at treeline depths are between 40 and 60 cm. Below treeline snowpack depths taper off quickly.
Recent winds have varied in direction. these winds have scoured some terrain features in the alpine and formed small pockets of wind slab on exposed features.
A crust with facets below exists at or near the ground.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear skies with northwest winds 10-30 km/hr. No new snow expected.
Sunday
Mostly sunny skies with no new snow expected, northwest winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -10°C.
Monday
Partly cloudy skies with no new snow expected, west alpine winds 25 to 40 km/h, possibly reaching 60 km/hr in the alpine. treeline temperature -11°C.
Tuesday
Mostly clear skies, winds remain strong at ridgeline, around 50 km/hr. No new snow.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
