Avalanche Forecast

No new avalanches were reported in the region on Wednesday.

If you are heading into the backcountry please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network. Current condition information and photos are helpful for forecasters.

A dusting of new snow covers refrozen surfaces at treeline and above. Below the crust the upper 60 cm of the snowpack is moist.

A few buried crusts are found 100 to 170 cm down. Reports suggest they are bonding well and are not a concern at this time. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and dense.

Thursday Night

Cloudy with 0 to 1 cm of snow. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1°C. Freezing level 1300m.

Friday

Cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 to 25 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0°C. Freezing level 1700m.

Saturday

Cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0°C. Freezing level 1400m.

Sunday

Mainly sunny. 30 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C. Freezing level 1300m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
• A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.