Up to 10cm of new snow with light winds expected Sunday. This should do little to change the current danger rating, but keep an eye on localized conditions, especially if the winds are stronger than forecasted.
Confidence
Fair - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather is uncertain
Weather Forecast
Up to 10cm of new snow is expected through the day on sunday. Winds will decrease in speed to the light range out of the NW. Alpine temperatures around -12 on Sunday. Monday should bring a clearing trend with colder temperatures and light winds.
Avalanche Summary
Nothing new but visibility was limited.
Snowpack Summary
Soft slab formation continues in the alpine and open areas at treeline due to continued winds and light snowfalls. Slabs up to 70cm thick are present in lee and cross-loaded terrain. Some cornice formation has also occurred. At lower altitudes the snowpack remains weak and facetted.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.