Avalanche Forecast

High

No recent avalanche activity has been reported. The natural avalanche cycle reported over the weekend appears to have ended.

If you go into the backcountry, please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Expect to find a widespread crust on the surface at higher elevations. Anticipate the surface snow to be soft at lower elevations with above-freezing temperatures and potential sun effect.

80 to 120 cm below the snow surface, a weak layer of faceted snow may exist sitting atop a crust on all but high north aspects.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.

Wednesday Night

Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of new snow expected at higher elevations only. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level near 1300 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level near 1400 m.

Friday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 mm of rain and snow at higher elevations. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level near 1400 m.

Saturday

Cloudy with 3 to 5 cm of new snow expected at higher elevations. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level near 1400 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
• The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
• Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.