Avalanche Forecast

On Sunday, a few small wet loose avalanches were reported on steep southerly features.

If you go out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

A melt freeze crust is found on steep solar aspects, while in sheltered locations a dusting of snow overlies a layer of surface hoar. 30 to 60 cm of dry snow sits above a thick rain crust. In some areas below this crust is a preserved layer of surface hoar. Although this layer is present in isolated areas within the terrain, the crust above is strong enough to cap the weak layer. There have not been significant results on the layer during tests and there has been no recent avalanche activity attributed to this layer in the region.

Typical snowpack depths at treeline are 70 to 100 cm, and taper rapidly below treeline.

Monday Night

Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, 1 to 2 cm accumulation, alpine wind southwest 40 km/h, treeline temperature -1 °C, freezing level 1500 m.

Tuesday

Cloudy with scattered flurries, 2 to 6 cm accumulation, alpine wind southwest 40 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -3°C, freezing level 1500 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy with isolated flurries, trace accumulation, alpine wind west 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature 0°C, freezing level 1700 m.

Thursday

Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, trace accumulation, alpine wind west 40 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -2°C, freezing level 1800 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
• Carefully evaluate bigger terrain features on an individual basis before committing to them.
• Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.