Avalanche Forecast
A very shallow snowpack exists with numerous hazards present either at or just below the snow surface.
Remember, if the snow is deep enough to ride, it is deep enough to trigger an avalanche.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported. Information from the field is sparse this time of year. Consider submitting a MIN report if you are recreating in the mountains.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack is very shallow, and below threshold in many areas. Various hazards exist just below the snow surface.
The height of snow at treeline is roughly 50 cm. Snow depths decrease dramatically at lower elevations.
At higher elevations, pockets of deeper, wind-loaded snow may exist and sit atop a weak, facetted layer at the base of the snowpack.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Mostly clear skies with no precipitation, west alpine winds 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Saturday
Partly cloudy with no precipitation, northwest alpine winds 15 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Sunday
Mostly sunny with no precipitation, northwest alpine winds 25 km/h, treeline temperature -3 °C.
Monday
Mix of sun and clouds with no precipitation, west alpine winds 60 km/h, treeline temperature -3 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
- Winter conditions may exist in gullies, alpine bowls, and around ridgelines.
- If it's deep enough to ride, it's deep enough to slide (avalanche).
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Deep pockets of wind-loaded snow may sit atop a weak, facetted lower snowpack.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1 - 2