Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Sunday. However, field observations are currently very limited in this region.

Please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Predominantly wind affected snow surfaces are found in the alpine.

Wind-sheltered terrain may hold settled soft snow that can produce dry loose avalanches with skier traffic in steep terrain.

Steep sun-exposed slopes may become moist with daytime warming and freeze into a crust overnight.

Cornices are large and looming at this time of year.

Monday night

Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 600 m.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Thursday

Sunny. 5 to 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
• Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
• Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.