Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No new avalanche observations. We suspect some natural avalanches to have occurred in alpine terrain during the peak of the storm on Friday night. We expect human-triggered wind slabs to remain possible over the weekend as the new snow gradually strengthens.

Recent snow has been variable throughout the island. 10 to 30 cm of recent snow sits over moist or crusty surfaces in most areas except for shaded terrain above 1600 m. The new snow is expected to bond well to the old layers, but could potentially be poor where dry snow sits over a hard crust. The middle and lower snowpack are strong and well-bonded.

Friday night

Scattered flurries bringing up to 10 cm of snow to some areas. Moderate southwest wind. Alpine low -5 °C. Freezing level 500 m.

Saturday

Mix of sun and cloud with scattered flurries bringing up to 5 cm of snow to some areas. Light northerly wind. Alpine high -2 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

Mostly sunny. Moderate northwest wind. Alpine high -1 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Mostly sunny. Light easterly wind. Alpine high 0 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• The new snow may require another day to settle and stabilize.
• Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
• Carefully monitor the bond between the new snow and old surface.