Avalanche Forecast

Moderate -

Friday night: light flurries with freezing levels around 1200m. Moderate wind shifting from southwest to northwest.

Saturday: light flurries ending around noon. light northwest winds. Freezing levels rising to 2000m.

Sunday: light flurries in the evening. Moderate southwest winds and freezing levels rising to 2000m.

Monday: stormy weather with 10 mm of precipitation and moderate southwest winds. Freezing level around 1500 m.

We suspect natural avalanches could occur on Friday. If you observe any avalanche activity in the backcountry please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report.

Wind slab will likely be found on north and east aspects.

Up to 60cm sits above a thick and supportive crust that extends to mountain top. In the far north and east of the forecast region a layer of facets and surface hoar could be found above this crust.

The middle and base of the snowpack are well settled and strong. In isolated areas north in the region, a layer of faceted grains on a crust may be found 150-200 cm deep; however, observations suggest that this layer has become unreactive. 

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
• Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
• Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.