Hazard may be one step higher if the storm arrives earlier than expected.
Confidence
Moderate - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain
Weather Forecast
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy / Moderate, northwesterly winds / Low 4 C / Freezing level 2300 m.THURSDAY: Cloudy with flurries/drizzle; 5-10 mm. / Moderate, southwesterly winds / High 4 C / Freezing level 1500 m.THURSDAY NIGHT: Snow/rain; 10-15 mm. / Strong, southwesterly winds / Freezing level 1200 m.FRIDAY: Snow/rain; 15-25 mm. / Moderate, southwesterly winds / High 2 C / Freezing level 1300 m. SATURDAY: Cloudy / Light, westerly winds / High 2 C / Freezing level 1000 m.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches were reported in the region.
Snowpack Summary
The majority of the snow surfaces on all aspects and at all elevations are either crusts or wind effected.Below the surface, the remainder of the snowpack is currently well-settled and strong in most locations.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Storm Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer (a slab) of new snow that breaks within new snow or on the old snow surface. Storm-slabs typically last between a few hours and few days (following snowfall). Storm-slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.