Avalanche Forecast

Over the past couple days natural, dry loose avalanches up to size 1.5 were observed on steep south facing terrain.

A few skier triggered dry loose avalanches up to size 1 were also reported. These avalanches were in steep terrain on north aspects.

Exposed terrain in the alpine and treeline is generally wind-affected. In sheltered terrain 10 to 40 cm  of faceted snow overlies a weak layer from late January. This layer consists of a crust on sun exposed slopes and a layer of surface hoar on all other aspects

A weak layer of facets from early December is 60 to 120 cm deep.

The base of the snowpack consists of a thick crust with facets or depth hoar in many areas.

Monday Night

Clear skies. 10 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -28 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny. 10 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C, potential for temperature inversion with warmer temperatures in the alpine.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
• Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.