Avalanche Forecast

High

No new avalanches have been reported in the region since early January.

The surface snow on sunny slopes may produce small wet loose avalanches with temperatures above 0°C.

If you venture into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the MIN.

Ridgelines and open alpine terrain are generally wind-affected. A supportive crust is present on most south-facing slopes and at lower elevations, while surface hoar has developed in sheltered areas. In some places, the surface hoar is now covered by pockets of wind-transported snow.

Soft snow and decent riding conditions are still being reported on shady, sheltered slopes at upper elevations.

The mid and lower snowpack are generally strong and well-settled. Treeline snowpack depths average 100-150 cm.

Monday Night

Clear. 15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny. 15 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. An above freezing layer above 1500 m. Treeline temperature 2 °C.

Wednesday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Thursday

Increasing cloud with trace snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
• Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.
• Avoid steep, sun-exposed slopes when the air temperature is warm or when solar radiation is strong.