Avalanche Forecast

Fair - Freezing levels are uncertain on Tuesday

Flurries on Sunday evening and Monday morning should become snow by Monday evening. Gusty southerly winds are expected to become moderate southwest at ridgetops by Tuesday morning. During the day Tuesday the wind is forecast to build to strong from the southwest, freezing levels should rise to about 1000 metres and new snow should accumulate up to 20 cm. Unsettled weather bringing flurries and periods of snow are expected for Wednesday.

No new avalanches reported. Suspect due to limited visibility and travel on Saturday.

The new storm has developed a thick blanket of dry light snow above the cold dry surface. If this new storm warms up a bit, expect a storm slab to consolidate above this cold relatively weak layer. Watch for new windslabs developing due to forecast strong southwest winds. Some surface facetting during the recent cold spell. Strong temperature gradient in the top 30 cm. Stiff windslabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline. Some areas reporting a crust that is now buried by about 50 cm of cold dry light snow. Strong well settled mid-pack. Cornice structures are weak and have been growing fast, and falling off!