Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No new avalanche reports in this region.

Reactive storm slabs will likely build during the day at upper elevations.

Observations have been limited. Please consider sharing your observations through the Mountain Information Network.

Up to 30 cm of new storm snow may fall at treeline and above by Sunday afternoon. This new snow will be accompanied by strong southerly winds which will form deeper deposits on northerly aspects.

Below treeline expect to find a slushy and rain soaked snowpack. As temperatures fall the snowpack will freeze and dry, likely producing a uniform and cohesive snowpack capped by a crust.

Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 200 to 250 cm.

Saturday night

Cloudy with light rain, 5 to 10 mm. 40 to 80 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Sunday

Heavy precipitation, mix rain and snow at treeline and above 20 to 35 mm by the afternoon. 50 to 80 km/h with gusts exceeding 120 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Monday

Cloudy with sunny breaks. Mix rain and snow, 5 to 10 mm. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Tuesday

Cloudy with 10 to 25 mm. 60 to 80 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Storm slab size and sensitivity to triggering will likely increase through the day.
• Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
• Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.