Avalanche Forecast

Observations have been limited in this region. We expect avalanche activity will continue, especially in areas above 1200 m where new precipitation is forecast to fall as snow and not rain.

If you are going out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

An additional 20 to 40 cm of snow fell at upper elevations overnight Monday, bringing the total since Saturday to as much as 80 cm in alpine areas. Most of this precipitation fell as rain at treeline and below. By the end of Tuesday, another 10 to 30 cm of snow is expected, with moderate to heavy rain below 1200 m.

In the alpine, strong winds are expected to form deeper storm slabs on lee northeast through northwest-facing slopes.

Below treeline, expect a rain-saturated snowpack or lack of snow at lower elevations.

Monday Night

Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of snow or moderate to heavy rain. 60 to 70 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Snowline between 800 to 1100m

TuesdayCloudy with 2 to 10 cm of snow or light to moderate rain. 50 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 1000 to 1200 m.

WednesdayCloudy with 20 to 40 cm of snow or heavy to very heavy rain. 60 to 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Thursday

Cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow or light to moderate rain. 40 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
• Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
• Avoid lee and cross-loaded slopes in the alpine.