North Rockies

Continue to practice good group management, High mark or ski steep terrain one at a time and minimize time below cornices.

No significant avalanches were reported over the past few days.

A crust exists on or just below the surface at lower elevations and on all solar slopes. On higher north facing terrain facets and surface hoar can be found on or near the surface.

The middle of the snowpack is generally well-settled and strong.

A weak layer of large facets is found near the base of the snowpack. This layer could still be a concern in very shallow snowpack areas.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with flurries bringing up to 5 cm of new snow. Light westerly winds and a low of -3°C at 1500 m.

Saturday

A mix of sun and cloud with the possibility of convective flurries bringing up to 5 cm of new snow. Light westerly winds and a high of -2°C at 1500 m. Freezing level rising to 1100 m.

Sunday

A mix of sun and cloud with the possibility of flurries bringing a few centimeters of new snow. Moderate northeast winds and a high of -5°C at 1500 m.

Monday

Mostly clear with no new snow expected. Light northwest winds and a high of -4°C at 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong, especially if snow is moist or wet
• Minimize your exposure time below cornices.