Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

Only small dry loose avalanches in steep terrain have been reported in the past couple days.

We expect wind slab avalanches to be rider triggerable in areas that receive more than 10 cm on Friday.

Up to 10 cm of new snow could accumulate throughout Friday. This will add to the 5 to 15 cm that has buried a variety of surfaces including surface hoar  and facets in sheltered terrain, a crust on south and west facing slopes as well as old wind slab on exposed terrain.

The widespread crust buried in early February is near the surface on exposed alpine terrain and down up to 45 cm elsewhere. In many areas this crust has a layer of facets above.

Thursday Night

Clear skies. 15 to 35 km/h southwest alpine wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.

Friday

Cloudy with up to 10 cm of new snow. 40 to 70 km/h west alpine wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.

Saturday

Cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of new snow. 30 to 60 km/h southwest alpine wind. Treeline temperature -7°C.

Sunday

Cloudy with up to 25 cm of new snow. 30 to 60 km/h northwest alpine wind. Treeline temperature -6°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Look for signs of instability: whumphing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, and recent avalanches.
• Fresh wind slabs will likely form throughout the day, diligently watch for changing conditions.
• Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
• Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.