Clearwater

Assess for wind slabs before committing to high-consequence terrain.

We haven't received any reports of recent avalanche activity.

Please consider posting a MIN if you head into the backcountry.

Around 10 to 20 cm of snow accumulated over the weekend. Strong southwest wind likely formed deeper and touchier slabs in lee terrain features.

Around 30 to 60 cm of snow may overly surface hoar and/or faceted grains and a hard melt-freeze crust from mid-November. Weak faceted grains may extend to the base of the snowpack, particularly in areas where the snowpack is thin.

Snow depths at treeline vary from about 50 to 100 cm and decrease rapidly at lower elevations.

Sunday Night
Cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Monday
Cloudy. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Wednesday
Cloudy. 10 to 20 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
• Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.