Storm slabs at upper elevations may be reactive to rider triggering.
Even brief periods of sunshine will affect the new snow and could trigger wet loose avalanches on slopes facing the sun.
Storm slabs may exist at upper elevations. With wind transported snow, these slabs are likely deeper on north through east aspects and could be reactive to rider triggering.
Wet loose avalanches are possible during daytime warming on steep slopes facing the sun or below treeline where the snowpack is wet.
No new avalanche reports received Monday.
New storm slabs may be reactive at higher elevations. When the sun comes out, expect conditions to change rapidly, and natural wet loose avalanches are likely.
NOTE: Observations in this region are currently very limited.
Up to 20 cm of new snow may exist above 1500 m. This sits above 20 cm of moist snow overlying a crust. At elevations below 1500 m, the snow surfaces may be a crust and as you go lower in elevation, this snow is likely wet. Beneath this is a moist upper snowpack.
The mid/lower snowpack is well settled and strong.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy with snow 5 to 10 cm. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level falling to 1400 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. 25 to 65 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.
Friday
Mostly sunny. 15 gusting to 45 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
