Avalanche Forecast

 SATURDAY NIGHT: Few clouds / Light, west wind / alpine low temperature -12 / Freezing level valley bottom.

 SUNDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Moderate, south wind / alpine high temperature -3 / Freezing level 1200 m.

 MONDAY: Snow, 5-10 cm / Strong, south wind / alpine high temperature -3 / Freezing level 1200 m.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny / Light, northwest wind / alpine high temperature -6 / Freezing level valley bottom.

Data is very sparse in this region. Please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

50-80 cm. of recent storm snow and moderate to strong southwest winds have formed widespread storm slabs ripe for human triggers. There is a crust from early November now down approximately 75-125 cm. This crust has been observed with sugary facets above and below it. There are limited observations on this layer, but some test results indicate that it has the potential to be reactive to human triggering. Total snowpack depths are an average of 100-200 cm at upper elevations, tapering quickly at lower elevations. 

• Storm slabs in motion may step down to deeper layers resulting in large avalanches.
• Avoid exposure to overhead avalanche terrain, avalanches may run surprisingly far.
• Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
• Avoid terrain traps where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.
• Avoid steep convex slopes.