Avalanche Forecast

High

No new avalanches reported.

Right now we basically have 3 layers of concern. The upper half ranges from low density snow below tree line to reasonably stiff wind slabs at tree line and above. The trouble starts with a thin layer that sits almost exactly at the mid pack line. It seems to be a different layer type from area to area, but it is consistently bad. Whether it's surface hoar or facets doesn't really matter. Regardless of the grain, its a touchy layer that is reliably failing with little to no load. The bottom half of the snowpack is a thick layer of facets which also spells trouble. Nobody is really skiing out there because the travel is not great going up or down.

Expect a mostly cloudy day on Friday with flurries starting in the afternoon. Winds will be moderate from the NW with a high of -10c. A few cm of snow expected on Saturday. Colder for Sunday.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
• Avoid convexities, steep unsupported terrain and rocky outcroppings.
• Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.
• Remote triggering is a concern, watch out for adjacent and overhead slopes.
• Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.