East Slopes South

Icy, firm surfaces and rough travel conditions will likely be your greater hazard on Saturday. However, if you venture into alpine terrain, look for small, isolated pockets of wind-drifted snow. These pockets will likely be the size of a kitchen table, but they could be consequential in steep terrain, especially with the current slick surfaces. 

Unfortunately, we’re not adding much new snow to freshen up our firm refrozen snowpack across the East South. Your main hazard will likely be harsh travel conditions and firm riding. However,  with an uptick in west winds, you could find small, isolated wind slabs in alpine terrain. Use caution in exposed, steep terrain where these small slides could knock you off cliffs or cause long falls. 

Lower elevations and even mid-elevation S and W aspects have limited snow coverage. You may even find bare ground near sno-park elevations in the Ahtanum area. Expect shallow coverage, open creeks, and other low tide hazards. 

If you get out, let us know what you see by submitting a public observation here.