Avalanche Forecast

Low - Due to the number of field observations

Overnight TUESDAY: Scattered flurries / Alpine temperature -2 / Light to moderate southwest wind / Freezing level 900 m.WEDNESDAY: Isolated flurries / Alpine temperature -1 / Light to moderate west wind / Freezing level 1000 mTHURSDAY: Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries / Alpine temperature -4 / Light north wind / Freezing level 700 mFRIDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Alpine temperature -4 / Light north wind / Freezing level 600 m

No recent avalanches have been reported. However, we currently have very limited observations. If you have been out, please submit any observations to the Mountain Information Network MIN.

There is up to 10 cm of moist new snow from the past few days at upper elevations. Recent reports suggest there is an average of 60-120 cm of snow in the alpine. This decreases dramatically with elevation where the primary hazards are rocks, stumps, and open creeks. We currently have very limited snowpack observations, so it is critical to supplement this information with your own observations.10-15 cm of recent snow is sitting on a crust that was formed during a temperature inversion that happened last week. Surface hoar (weak, feathery crystals) that formed during last week's dry period were likely melted by warm temperatures, but may have been preserved on sheltered, north facing slopes at treeline elevations. Expect to find an early season crust near the bottom of the snowpack in many areas.