Recent winds have formed wind slabs at all elevations. The freshest, most reactive wind slabs may be found in atypical terrain features in the alpine.
50-70 cm of storm snow and recent shifting winds have formed wind slabs on a variety of aspects. The freshest, most reactive wind slabs may be found in atypical features in the alpine due to reverse-loading by northeast wind.
No new avalanches have been reported in the region. Winds slabs likely remain triggerable by humans.
If you head into the backcountry please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
50-70 of recent storm snow has been redistributed by strong southerly winds at all elevations, shifting northeast and continuing to transport snow at upper elevations on Wednesday. Decent snow quality was reported in sheltered areas in this MIN from Whitepass on Tuesday.
The middle and lower snowpack is reported to be well settled, with a thick, well-bonded crust approximately 50 cm above the ground at elevations below 1200 m. Snow depth varies from 75-200 cm through the region.
Wednesday night
Increasing cloud, flurries up to 5 cm. Moderate to strong northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -10 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy with flurries up to 5 cm. Light to moderate southeast wind. Treeline temperature around -11 °C. Possible temperature inversion.
Friday
Cloudy with flurries up to 5 cm. Light to moderate southeast wind. Treeline temperature around -8 °C. Possible temperature inversion.
Saturday
15-30 cm of new snow. Strong southerly wind. Treeline temperature rising to -3 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
