Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

Numerous naturally triggered size 1 dry loose avalanches and several rider triggered size 1 storm slabs were reported on all aspects at treeline and above on Saturday.

Avalanche activity decreased on Sunday with just a few small ski cuts reported.

40 to 50 cm of recent snow may still be available for wind transport. This snow overlies predominantly crusty surfaces, except for northerly aspects at upper elevations. The snow surface will become moist at low elevations with rising freezing levels.

A widespread, hard crust with facets above is buried 80 to 120 cm. Steep or convex terrain features with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack at treeline and above are the most likely places to trigger this layer. However, when a thick surface crust is present, human triggering this layer is unlikely.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of new snow. 15 to 30 km/h west alpine wind. Treeline temperature -7°C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with 2 to 4 cm of new snow. 20 to 40 km/h west alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1800 m.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest alpine wind.  Freezing level rising to 1800 m.

Thursday

A mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of new snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest alpine wind.  Freezing level rising to 1800 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Use small low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.
• Avoid steep, rocky, and wind effected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
• Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
• Cornice failure may trigger large avalanches.
• Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.