Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

On Friday, no new avalanches were reported.

Forecast snow and wind are expected to form reactive storm slabs at upper elevations on Sunday.

Forecast 25 to 35 cm of snow (above 1700 m) on Sunday will form storm slabs sitting on a moist snow surface. The storm slabs are expected to be most reactive in wind affected terrain at upper elevations.

The snowpack is strong and bonded, but melting quickly at lower elevations.

Saturday Night

Cloudy with flurries, 0 to 10 mm rain. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

Sunday

25 to 35 cm snow above 1700 m, rain below. Another 25 to 35 cm snow overnight. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 2000 m. and lowering throughout the day.

Monday

Cloudy with flurries, 10 to 15 cm of snow above 1000 m. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries, 0 to 10 cm snow. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche danger is expected to to increase throughout the day, think carefully about your exit plan from the backcountry.
• Storm slab size and sensitivity to triggering will likely increase through the day.
• Make conservative terrain choices and avoid overhead hazard.
• Use small, low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.