Avalanche Forecast

No avalanches have been reported in the region yet this season. Please consider filling out a MIN report if you are out in the backcountry.

A light dusting of new snow will bury the variety of surfaces currently covering the mountains. In the north a crust exists on all but high north terrain. In the south it is more likely that a crust exists on all aspects and at all elevations. In sheltered features surface hoar can be found above this crust.

Snow depths throughout the region range from about 30 to 60 cm at treeline, increasing with elevation. Some wind loaded spots may hold up to 90 cm.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy with up to 2 cm of new snow expected, south alpine wind 20 to 35 km/h, treeline temperature -8°C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of new snow expected, southwest alpine wind 25 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5°C.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy , up to 15 cm of new snow by early morning with trace amounts during the day, southwest alpine wind 40 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -2°C.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, up to 25 cm of new snow expected, south alpine wind 60 to 80 km/h, freezing level rising to 2200 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.
• Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.
• Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.