Avalanche Forecast

No new avalanches were reported in this region over the past few days. However, field observations are currently very limited.

If you go into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network. 🙏

Up to 10 cm of new snow will overlie 10 to 15 cm of recent snow that has been redistributed by strong southwest winds into wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above.

Below the recent snow is a crust everywhere except true north facing terrain at upper elevations.

Many areas below treeline are either snow free or have very thin snow coverage. Expect difficult travel at lower elevations.

Wednesday Night

Cloudy. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Thursday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of new snow accumulation above the rain-snow line. 20 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 15 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Saturday

Partly cloudy. 5 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 C. Freezing level 2200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
• Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks or recent avalanches.