Avalanche Forecast

No new or recent avalanches have been reported, however there are very few field observations coming from this forecast area.

If you go out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

15 cm of snow fell in the region early last week which sits on a widespread crust that exists up to 1400 m. South and west-facing alpine slopes are generally scoured with only a bit of recent wind transported snow from last weekend's northerly wind.

The snowpack is generally shallow and faceted with multiple crusts. Pockets of deeper snow may be found near ridges, gully features, and established avalanche paths.

Average snowpack depths at treeline vary between 20 to 80 cm.

Monday Night

Cloudy, with up to 5 cm of snow, northwest alpine wind 30-50 km/h, treeline temperature high of -14 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow, northeast alpine wind 10-30 km/h, treeline temperature -17 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud with possible flurries, northeast alpine wind 30-40 km/h, treeline temperature high of -20 °C.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud, with no new snow, south east alpine wind 20-50 km/h, treeline temperature high of -24 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
• Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.