Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Avoid steep, rocky, and wind affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
15 to 20 cm of new snow and strong southwest winds formed wind slabs on lee aspects at upper elevations. These slabs are most likely to be reactive on steep slopes below ridgetops.
No new avalanches were reported on Tuesday.
Last week's rain and warm temperatures triggered a widespread natural slab avalanche cycle up to size 3.
If you are heading into the backcountry, please consider sharing conditions via the MIN.
15 to 20 cm of new snow and strong southwest winds formed wind slabs on lee aspects at upper elevations. These slabs are most likely to be reactive on steep slopes below ridgetops. The new snow sits on a thick crust.
Below this, up to 50 cm of rain soaked snow lies over a crust (1 to 10 cm thick) from early March. Persistent weak layers may linger within the upper 150 cm of the snowpack. These may remain possible to trigger in isolated locations at upper elevations where the crust above the weak layer is thin.
The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Friday
Sunny. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
