Avalanche Forecast

Moderate - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain

WEDNESDAY Night: Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries, accumulation 5-10 cm at upper elevations in the south of the region / moderate southwest wind / alpine temperature -3 C / freezing level 1300 mTHURSDAY: Mainly cloudy with sunny breaks / light to moderate south wind / alpine temperature 2 C / freezing level 2000 mFRIDAY: Flurries, accumulation 5-15 cm at upper elevations / moderate to strong south wind / alpine temperature -1 C / freezing level 1600 mSATURDAY: Snow, accumulation 10-20 cm at upper elevations / moderate to strong south wind / alpine temperature -2 C / freezing level 1500 m

There have been no recent reports of avalanche activity.

There may be up to 5 cm of new snow at upper elevations redistributed by southwesterly winds. This sits on a melt-freeze crust or wet snow depending on elevation, except for north aspects above 2000 m where it may be sitting on dry snow and/or weak feathery surface hoar. Below 1800 m the entire lower snowpack is either moist or wet.