Recent snow may remain reactive at upper elevtions. Be mindful that sunshine can have a powerful effect on stability - and your desire to push into aggressive terrain.
30 to 40 cm of snow has accumulated atop a widespread crust since last weekend. Expect slabs to be larger and more likely in wind-loaded terrain. Low density fresh snow will be especially sensitive to direct sun.
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you head out, please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Wind transport of 30 to 40 cm of recent storm snow has likely been limited by a thin, near-surface crust, as described in this MIN report. If this crust tapers out before mountaintop, expect variable distribution of wind-transported snow.
The recent snow sits over a thick, widespread crust. Below, the snowpack is generally settled and well-bonded.
Friday Night
Mostly clear skies. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Monday
Cloudy. 90 to 120 mm of rain at treeline. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
