Avalanche Forecast

Low

Wet loose avalanches up to size 2 were reported during the period of rain and warm weather at the end of last week.

Observations remain limited in this region. If you head into the backcountry, please post to the Mountain Information Network.

10 to 25 cm of new snow from Friday’s storm overlies a crust on all aspects at treeline and south aspects in the alpine. Moist snow from previous rain and warm temperatures can be found below. At lower elevations a new crust will form on the surface as temperatures fall.

The lower snowpack contains a crust from early-November, possibly with weak facets around it. Its distribution and reactivity are unclear.

Treeline snow depths are highly variable.

Saturday Night

Mix of clear skies and cloud with trace to 2 cm of snow possible. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of snow possible. 25 to 35 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6°C.

Monday

Mostly cloudy with no snow expected. 15 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9°C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of snow possible. 15 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.