Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No new reports by Tuesday afternoon. On Monday, observations noted a widespread natural and explosive control avalanche cycle up to size 3.

Reactive storm slabs are likely on Wednesday. Especially in areas at upper elevations that see more wind effect. Dry loose sluffing will exist in steep terrain features.

Up to 120 cm of settling storm snow sits above a crust on all aspects except high north facing slopes, where it sits on faceted snow that formed early March. Strong southwest winds have redistributed storm snow into toucy slabs on leeward slopes at the ridgeline. Below treeline the storm snow is settling out rapidly.

A layer of facets and surface hoar from mid February can be found down 100 to 140 cm.

Another layer of facets and surface hoar from late January can be found down 140 to 200 cm.

Tuesday Night

Cloudy with 5 to 8 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 gusting to 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Friday

Mix of sun and cloud with a trace of new snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid lee and cross-loaded slopes at alpine and treeline elevations.
• Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
• Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
• Storm slabs in motion may step down to deeply buried weak layers and result in very large avalanches.