Avalanche Forecast

Since the end of last week, a few natural wind slab avalanches have been reported during active wind transport from northerly winds. Avalanches have generally been on southerly aspects at treeline and above, up to size 2.5.

Several small loose dry avalanches have been reported in wind-sheltered terrain at lower elevations.

If you head into the backcountry, please consider submitting a MIN report.

Wind-affected snow surfaces in exposed terrain at treeline and above, including reactive wind slabs on south-facing terrain due to recent northerly winds. In wind-sheltered terrain, snow remains largely unconsolidated powder.

Roughly 100 cm of recent snow sits atop a crust with a generally well-settled and stable lower snowpack.

With recent snowfall lower elevation areas may now be at the threshold for avalanches.

Monday Night

Mostly clear with no precipitation, west alpine winds 0 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.

Wednesday

Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of snow, southwest alpine winds 10 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -12 °C.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with no precipitation, southeast alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -12 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid lee and cross-loaded slopes at and above treeline.
• Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.