While the likelihood of triggering a deep persistent layer may be decreasing, it is very difficult to predict where you will or will not trigger a large avalanche.
Continue to take a conservative approach while traveling in avalanche terrain.
A weak layer near the base of the snowpack remains a concern despite lack of recent avalanche activity. Human triggering of this layer remains possible, especially in shallow areas with variable snow depths.
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.
Please continue to share any observations or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
The upper 30 to 50 cm of snow continues to settle and bond with mild temperatures. This sits over a generally weak and faceted mid and lower snowpack. A weak layer of facets and a crust buried in November is down 80 to 120 cm from the surface. The lower snowpack below this November weak layer is weak and highly facetted to the ground.
Treeline snow depths are roughly 140 to 160 cm.
Sunday night
Cloudy with light snow, 0 to 5 cm. Light southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures 0 to -5 C.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with flurries, and trace amounts of snow. Light southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -5 to -10 C.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud, no precipitation. Light west ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -5 to -10 C.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud, no precipitation. Light ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -5 to -10 C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
