Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No recent avalanches have been observed. This MIN describes Avalanche activity that likely took place during the wind event on November 22nd.

Early season reports have been extremely limited. Please consider helping forecasters and your backcountry community by submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

The snow surface is highly variable. Soft faceted snow and surface hoar can be found in sheltered areas. In exposed terrain the surface is highly wind affected.

Check out this MIN from White Pass for more info.

The lower snowpack is generally strong, with the potential for various crusts at the base.

Snow depths vary greatly across the region with approximately 50 cm around treeline, and up to 100 cm in wind-loaded locations in the alpine.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 4 cm of snow expected. 15 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C

Tuesday

Cloudy with 1 to 4 cm of snow expected. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 2 cm of snow expected. 15 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C

Thursday

A mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of snow expected. 10 to 25 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20°C

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.
• Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
• Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.