Avalanche Forecast

A naturally triggered size 1 storm slab avalanche was reported on a southeast aspect in the alpine on Friday.

A few naturally triggered wind slab avalanches up to size 2 were reported on northerly aspects below ridgecrests on Thursday.

If you are getting out into the backcountry, let us know what you are seeing by making a post on the MIN (Mountain Information Network).

Strong solar radiation has created moist snow on sunny aspects at all elevations.

Up to 30 cm of recent snow sits on a thin crust everywhere except north facing aspects at upper elevations where the recent snow remained dry.

Lingering wind slabs may still be reactive on lee features below alpine ridgetops.

A series of crusts exist in the upper snowpack.

Expect difficult travel at lower elevations with thin snow coverage.

Saturday Night

Clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.

Monday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 3 cm snow. 20 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid steep, rocky, and wind effected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
• Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
• Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.