Sasquatch

Recent wind has varied in direction and may have formed wind slabs in isolated locations below alpine ridgetops.

Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.

No recent avalanche observations have been reported in this region. However, data is currently very limited.

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

Recent wind has varied in direction and may have formed wind slabs in isolated locations below alpine ridgetops.

Strong solar radiation has formed a surface crust on sunny aspects. 15 to 25 cm of recent snow overlies a crust everywhere except north facing alpine slopes where the recent snow sits on older dry snow.

The mid/lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.

Many areas below treeline are either snow free or have very thin snow coverage. Expect difficult travel at lower elevations.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 5 cm snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5° C. Freezing level 900 m.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 3 to 10 cm snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Monday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 3 cm snow. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 5 to 10 cm snow. 40 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
• Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.