Avalanche Forecast

Moderate - Uncertainty is due to how quickly the snowpack will recover and gain strength. Uncertainty is due to the speed, direction, or duration of the wind and its effect on the snowpack.

Tuesday night: Snowfall 5-10 cm. Strong southeast wind. Alpine low around -8 °C.

Wednesday: Snowfall 5-10 cm. Moderate south wind. Alpine high around -8 °C.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with possible flurries. Light to moderate southeast wind. Alpine high around -6 °C.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with possible flurries. Light southeast wind. Alpine high around -5 °C.

We are still awaiting observations from Tuesday's storm. We are anticipating a natural storm slab cycle to have occurred up to size 2.

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20-40 cm of new snow arrived with gusting wind in the White Pass area. The new snow sits over settling snow from the previous storm, wind slabs in exposed areas and a sun crust on steep solar aspects.

A couple of sun crusts exist in the upper snowpack but none have been identified as layers of particular concern. The lower snowpack is thought to be well protected by the dense, wind-pressed layers above, and it is unlikely that avalanches will be triggered on weak, sugary crystals near the ground at this time.

• Give the new snow time to settle and stabilize before pushing into bigger terrain.
• Avoid freshly wind loaded terrain features.
• Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
• Start with conservative lines and watch for clues of instability.
• Look for signs of instability: whumphing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, and recent avalanches.