Avalanche Forecast

High - The number, quality, or consistency of field observations is good, and supports our confidence.

Brrrr! Arctic air ushers in bitterly cold temperatures with no new snow in sight.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Freezing level at valley bottom, overnight low temperature bottoming out around -25 C, light variable wind at most elevations, moderate northwest wind at ridgetop, no significant snowfall expected.

SATURDAY: Scattered cloud cover at dawn clearing to just a few clouds after lunch, daytime high temperature around - 18 C, moderate to strong wind mainly out of the north, no snow expected. 

SUNDAY: A few clouds, daytime high temperature around -20 C, light to moderate north wind at most elevations with strong northwest wind possible at ridgetop, no snow expected.

MONDAY: Scattered cloud cover, daytime high temperature around -25 C, light variable wind, no snow expected.

There have been no reports of recent avalanche activity. There are a few great MINS that shed more light on riding conditions here.

In wind sheltered locations you can find up to 10 cm of light snow that rests on top of unreactive slabs which are faceting away in the cold temperatures. In wind exposed terrain wind effect is extensive and vast fields of sastrugi can be found.  

A buried weak layer of surface hoar may still be found around 90 cm deep. It was found around Log Cabin and also in Powder Valley (see here). Avalanche activity on this layer hasn't been reported since the first week of January and isn't expected to spike without a substantial snowfall or warming trend.

The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass but a thinner and weaker snowpack structure is expected inland, such as in the Wheaton Valley and the south Klondike.

• Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.