Avalanche Forecast

Moderate - Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain.

Wednesday night - Flurries, 5-10 cm / moderate southwest wind / alpine low temperature near -6 / freezing level 1000 m

Thursday - A mix of sun and cloud with scattered flurries / light to moderate northwest wind / alpine high temperature near -5 / freezing level 1500 m

Friday - Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries / strong southwest wind / alpine high temperature near -5 / freezing level 1700 m 

Saturday - A mix of sun and cloud / moderate northwest wind / alpine high temperature near -6 / freezing level 1500 m 

Fresh and reactive wind slabs may be forming with new snow and wind.

No new avalanches were observed on Saturday. A few size 1 dry loose avalanches were reported on Sunday. No new avalanches were reported on Monday. A few size 1.5 dry loose and wet loose avalanches were reported on Tuesday.

5-10 cm of snow is expected on Wednesday night, with moderate southwest wind. Pockets of wind slab may form on multiple aspects due to a forecast change in wind direction on Thursday.

The new snow likely sits on a crust in most places, except above 2000 m on northerly aspects, where it sits dry snow. 

• Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
• Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.