Avalanche Forecast

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

With the current weather forecast and snowpack conditions, both natural and human-triggered avalanches are unlikely.

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.

Sunday Night

Clear. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Monday

Sunny. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. An above freezing layer above 2000 m. Treeline temperature -1 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny. 15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. An above freezing layer above 2000 m. Treeline temperature 0 °C.

Wednesday

Sunny. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °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.