Avalanche Forecast

Moderate - The snowpack structure is generally well understood. Uncertainty is due to rapidly fluctuating freezing levels.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. No new rain/snow expected. Light variable ridgetop wind. Freezing level falling to valley bottom. 

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. No new rain/snow expected. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop winds. Freezing level around rising to around 2000 m through the day.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy. No new rain/snow expected. Light southwest ridgetop winds. Freezing level around 750 m overnight, rising to 2300 m through the day.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Drizzle of rain. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 2700 m. 

Small wet loose avalanches continue to occur on south-facing aspects from solar radiation and daytime warming (up to size 2). On Thursday, a few wet slab avalanches were reported in the alpine. 

Remember that a lack of reported avalanches does not necessarily mean that there is a lack of avalanche activity. If you are out in the backcountry, and have photos, conditions updates, or even just good vibes to share, consider making a post on the Mountain Information Network. 

A skiff of new snow and possibly thin windslabs in high elevation terrain. Refrozen crust on all aspects up to 2000 m, softening in the afternoon at low elevations, and on steep, sunny slopes. Recent warm temperatures, sun, and rain have made the top 10-15 cm of the snowpack moist. The upper snowpack contains several crust layers, and the snow is well bonded to these crusts.

• Start on smaller terrain features and gather information before committing to bigger terrain.
• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
• Avoid steep slopes when air temperatures are warm, or solar radiation is strong.
• Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
• Avoid lee and cross loaded slopes in the alpine.