Avalanche Forecast

On Wednedasy there was a report of a size 2-2.5 wind slab avalanche at 2100m which started just below ridgetop. As well there were a few explosives controlled avalanches size 1.5-2 on northerly aspects at 2000-2100m approximately.

This MIN on Wednesday outlines a size 1-1.5 skier triggered avalanche where a storm slab ran on a crust.

20-30 cm of new snow from earlier in the week has been redistributed by southwest winds and sits on top of previously formed wind slabs in exposed terrain.

In terrain sheltered from the wind, small surface hoar crystals may be found 50-90 cm from the surface. At a similar depth, you may also find a melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes and below 1900 m.

Deeper weak layers in the snowpack have not recently produced avalanches, but they may become reactive again if there is a rapid change in the weather.

The lower snowpack contains weak and faceted grains.

Friday Night

Mainly cloudy with clear periods. Moderate west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -6 ºC.

Saturday

Mainly cloudy with sunny periods. Light to moderate west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -4 ºC. Freezing level rising to 1300m.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries. Light to moderate west and southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -4 °C. Freezing level around 1200m.

Monday

Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries. Moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -4 °C.

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.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.