Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

• We are uncertain about how the timing or intensity of solar radiation will affect the snowpack.
• We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

A few natural wind slabs were observed in steep, north facing  terrain on Sunday. No other recent avalanches have been observed.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations with the Mountain Information Network.

20 to 40 cm of recent storm snow, that was accompanied by moderate southwest wind, overlies the early February crust/facet layer. The snow surface may become moist on sun exposed slopes.

Another widespread crust/facet layer from late January is buried 30 to 60 cm deep.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.

Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

Friday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.