Avalanche Forecast

Thursday night: light snowfall and light to moderate west winds. Freezing level falling to 900m.

Friday: stormy weather with up to 40cm of snow. Winds shifting to southwest and increasing to strong. Freezing levels staying around 1100m.

Saturday: no new snow expected. Winds shifting to moderate from the northwest. Freezing levels staying around 1100m.

Sunday: no new snow expected. Moderate southwest winds and freezing levels rising to 1500m.

We suspect natural avalanches could occur on Friday. If you observe any avalanche activity in the backcountry please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report.

New snow accompanied by strong wind will form new storm and wind slabs on Friday in the treeline and above. Wind slab will likely be found on north and east aspects.

Up to 40cm sits above a thick and supportive crust that extends to mountain top. In the far north and east of the forecast region a layer of facets and surface hoar could be found above this crust.

The middle and base of the snowpack are well settled and strong. In isolated areas north in the region, a layer of faceted grains on a crust may be found 150-200 cm deep; however, observations suggest that this layer has become unreactive. 

• Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.