Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

• We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.
• We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

No new avalanches have been reported, and given the current conditions, human-triggered avalanches are unlikely.

There have been limited observations from this area. If you’re heading out, please consider sharing details about the weather and riding conditions through the Mountain Information Network.

A dusting of recent snow may be covering a melt-freeze crust of variable thickness that is likely present to mountain top. At upper elevations, previous strong winds formed small wind slabs that may remain triggerable in very isolated areas.

Everywhere else, the snow surface is likely hard and crusty. If the sun comes out with enough force, sunny slopes and lower elevations may melt and soften in the afternoon imporving riding conditions a little.

The mid-December facet/crust layer is buried approximately 80 cm deep and is considered unlikely to trigger at this time.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear skies. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Friday

Sunny. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Saturday

Sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.
• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.