Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No new avalanches have been reported. There are very few field observations coming from this forecast area. Remember that a lack of avalanche reports does not necessarily mean a lack of avalanche activity.

If you go out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Check out this MIN from our field team describing conditions at Core Lodge.

A wide spread crust exists on or near the surface below 1400 m. South facing slopes are generally scoured.

The snowpack is shallow and facetted (sugary) with multiple crusts in the mid pack. Pockets of deeper, wind-loaded snow may be found near ridges, gully features, and established avalanche paths.

Average snowpack depths at treeline are roughly 20 to 80 cm.

Thursday Night

Partially cloudy with no new snow expected, southwest alpine wind 25 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -5°C.

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud with no new snow expected, southwest alpine wind 25 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -4°C.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of new snow expected, west alpine wind 15 to 25 km/h, treeline temperature -12°C.

Sunday

Sunny with no new snow expected, west alpine wind 15 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -13°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
• Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.