Touchy windslabs continuing to build. Another 25 cm with gusty SW winds expected before storm ends mid-day Friday. For climbing, it's a good time to stay clear of avalanche terrain and skiers should avoid open windloaded slopes and overhead hazard.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Another 25 cm is forecasted for the region tonight and ending mid-day Friday. Winds will be SW light - moderate SW with gusts to 60 km/hr. On the heels of the snow ending, the temperatures will plummet to -30 for Saturday & Sunday with highs of -20C. Monday temperatures start to warm slightly.
Snowpack Summary
There is approximately 30 cm of storm snow (more at higher elevations closer to the divide). The new snow is not bonding well to the underlying weak faceted midpack that blankets the region. At the base is the early November rain crust, which also poses a step down concern.
Avalanche Summary
Avalanches to size 2 were observed today in lee terrain in the alpine. Avalanches were failing at the storm snow interface and some stepped down to the Nov 6 rain crust (40-50 deep).
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain