Variable skiing out there right now. Be prepared for tricky ski conditions when making the transition from the alpine to treeline. MM
Weather Forecast
Cooler northwestern flow bringing unsettled weather. There may be some light precip throughout the day, mostly from convective activity. Temperatures will remain cool in the alpine with moderate winds from the SW & W.
Avalanche Summary
No new observations from last 24 hrs.
Snowpack Summary
Storm snow from the last storm has been redistributed into soft slabs on lee features. More prevalent in the alpine near ridgecrests. Treeline and below has 10-15 HN sitting on top of hard slabs on most aspects. Valley bottom is facetted yet still supportive in most areas.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.
Storm Slabs
Storm Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer (a slab) of new snow that breaks within new snow or on the old snow surface. Storm-slabs typically last between a few hours and few days (following snowfall). Storm-slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.