Avalanche Forecast

High

No recent reports of avalanche activity.

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Last week's storm resulted in slabs at higher elevations (above 2000 m) where snow remained dry. At treeline and below (2000 m and lower) the snowpack has a frozen crust on the surface.

The mid-snowpack is well-settled. The lower snowpack consists of several crusts with weak faceted crystals above and below that are beginning to heal and bond to each other.

Snowpack depths are roughly 150 cm cm at treeline and tapers rapidly below 1500 m. This is about 60 - 70% of average.

Tuesday Night: South wind strengthens to moderate, strong at high elevations. Trace of new snow. Freezing level near 1000 m. Treeline temperatures around -5 C.

Wednesday: Moderate to strong south wind at high elevations, lessening to moderate in the afternoon. 5 to 10 cm of new snow. Freezing level 1000 m, briefly rising to near 1300 m late in the day. Overcast. Treeline temperatures around -5 C.

Mix sun and cloud. Dry. Cooler with treeline temps around -10 C. Light west wind.

Mix of sun and cloud. Dry. Treeline temps around -5 C. Light southwest wind.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
• The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.