Avalanche Forecast

No new avalanches have been reported. Old evidence of large cornice falls and small wet loose avalanches from steep terrain may still be visible. No avalanches involving surface hoar/ crust were reported over the last 3 days, but field observations are limited.

If you head into the backcountry, please consider submitting observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.

Up to 10 cm of recent snow may sit over a recent thin melt-freeze crust up to 2000 m. Underneath, 30 and 65 cm of recent storm snow and heavily wind-affected snow overlies a thick crust and, in some sheltered areas, surface hoar. Professionals are still concerned about the reactivity of this layer, especially near thin and shallow rocky features. Overall, the snow depth remains shallow, with average treeline snowpack depths between 80 and 120 cm.

Sunday Night

Mainly cloudy, no precipitation, alpine wind southwest 20 km/h, treeline temperature around -5 °C, freezing level at valley bottom.

Monday

Mix of sun and clouds, no precipitation, alpine wind southwest 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature around -4 °C, freezing level at 1300 m.

Tuesday

Mainly cloudy, up to 3 cm of snow, alpine wind southwest 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature around -2 °C, freezing level at 1600 m.

Wednesday

Mainly cloudy, no precipitation, alpine wind southwest 20 km/h, treeline temperature around -2 °C, freezing level at 1600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Investigate the bond of the recent snow
• Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
• Avoid steep, rocky, and wind effected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.