Avalanche Forecast

No recent avalanche activity has been reported. Debris from the past natural avalanche cycle are still visible throughout the region.

If you go into the backcountry, please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Up to 5 cm of wet snow overlies a widespread crust on the surface at higher elevations. Softer surface snow is found at lower elevations due to above-freezing temperatures and light rain.

80 to 120 cm below the snow surface, a weak layer of faceted snow may exist sitting atop a crust on all but high north aspects.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.

Thursday Night

Cloudy with 3 to 5 cm of new snow expected at higher elevations only. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level near 1500 m.

Friday

Cloudy with 2 to 4 cm of new snow expected at higher elevations only. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level near 1500 m.

Saturday

Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of new snow expected at higher elevations only. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level near 1500 m.

Sunday

Mix of sun and clouds. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level near 1800 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
• The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
• Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.