Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No new avalanche was reported or observed. If you go into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

The new snow (around 10cm) covers a wide variability of wind-affected snow in the alpine. There is significantly more snow on the eastern slopes. The other slopes are mostly clear of snow, apart from couloirs and other depressions.

At and below treeline, in areas protected from the wind, 15 to 25 cm of low-density snow cover a layer of dense snow. The latter rests on 2 to 10 cm of facetted grains that have developed on top of the New Year's Day melt-freeze crust layer. At these altitudes, the best snow is found on the northern slopes.

The average height of the snowpack is approximately 100 cm, but varies greatly according to aspect and elevation.

Synopsis: A high-pressure ridge brings us sunshine for the weekend

Friday evening and night: Cloudy. Wind north, 10 to 20 km/h. Low -14.

Saturday: Clear in the morning. Light northerly wind, 15 to 25 km/h. High -12.

Sunday: Sunny. Moderate north-easterly wind. High -11

Monday: Cloudy, light snow. Strong northeast wind. High -13.

For more details, check out the most recent alpine weather forecast.

• Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
• Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
• Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
• Be cautious of buried obstacles especially below treeline.