Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No new avalanches have been reported. There are very few field observations coming from this forecast area. Remember that a lack of avalanche reports does not necessarily mean a lack of avalanche activity.

If you go out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Check out this great MIN report from Core Lodge.

The snowpack is shallow, faceted and highly wind-effected. Expect scouring on windward slopes and isolated pockets of deep wind slab over facets near ridge crests on leeward slopes. A crust has formed on the surface below treeline.

Several crusts exist in the mid pack. Isolated pockets of buried surface hoar could be found in sheltered terrain.

Average snowpack depths at treeline are highly variable (20 to 70 cm). Many hazards are on or just below the surface.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear skies with no new snow expected, south alpine wind 15 to 25 km/h, treeline temperature -7°C.

Sunday

A mix of sun and cloud with no new snow expected,  southeast alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h, freezing level rising to 1700 m..

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud with no new snow expected, south alpine wind 25 to 50 km/h, freezing level rising to 2000 m.

Tuesday

Sunny with no new snow expected, southwest alpine wind 40 to 70 km/h, freezing level around 2000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
• Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.