Avalanche Forecast

No new avalanches have been observed recently, but field observations have been very limited.

If you head into the backcountry please consider submitting your observations to the MIN.

A dusting of recent snow may be covering thick melt-freeze crust. This crust should break down and soften during daytime warming on sunny slopes and at lower elevations below treeline. The upper 30 to 50 cm of the snowpack consists of various melt-freeze layers. The lower snowpack contains old weak layers that are no longer considered a concern.

Cornices are large this time of year and may become weak with daytime warming. They should generally be avoided.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 25 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature - 1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1600 m.

Friday

Mostly sunny. 15 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level rising to 1500 m.

Saturday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 2000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
• Adjust your travel plans accordingly to the changing conditions of elevation and time of day.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.