Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No recent avalanches have been reported.

Strong northeast wind could form isolated wind slabs on Sunday, but wind slabs will be larger and more likely on Monday.

New snow is gradually accumulating, with heavier snow on Monday expected to bring the storm totals into the 20 to 40 cm range. Surface conditions will be shaped by northeast winds that are forecast to increase throughout the day on Sunday.

Snow depths in Long Range Mountains average about 80 cm in wind-sheltered areas and are much more variable in wind-exposed areas. The snowpack structure is strong and bonded.

Cornices have been forming along northeast-facing ridges.

Saturday Night

Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow, 30 km/h northeast wind, alpine temperature -10 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow, 30 to 50 km/h northeast wind increasing to 60 km/h gusts by the evening, alpine temperature -4 °C.

Monday

Cloudy with 15 to 25 cm of snow, 60 to 90 km/h northeast wind, alpine temperature -3 °C.

Tuesday

Gradually clearing skies, no significant precipiation, 20 to 40 km/h northeast wind, alpine temperature dropping to -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
• Fresh wind slabs will likely form throughout the day, diligently watch for changing conditions.
• Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.