Avalanche Forecast

On Saturday, there were numerous, small dry loose avalanches reported.

5 to 10 cm of recent snow may be covering a layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, or a hard sun-crust on sunny slopes.

Exposed terrain in the alpine and treeline is generally wind-affected. In sheltered terrain, 10 to 40 cm of faceted snow overlies a weak layer from late January. This layer consists of a crust on sun-exposed slopes, and facets and surface hoar on all other aspects.

A weak layer of facets from early December is buried 60 to 120 cm. The base of the snowpack consists of a thick crust with facets or depth hoar in many areas.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.

Monday

A mix of sun and clouds with 1 cm of snow. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
• Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
• Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.