Avalanche Forecast

Moderate - Uncertainty is due to the limited number of field observations. Forecast precipitation (either snow or rain) amounts are uncertain.

FRIDAY Night: Snow, accumulation 10-20 cm. Moderate to strong west wind. Alpine high around -10 C.

SATURDAY: Flurries, accumulation 5-15 cm. Moderate to strong southwest wind. Alpine high around -13 C.

SUNDAY: Flurries, accumulation 5-10 cm. Moderate to strong southwest wind. Alpine high around -13 C.

MONDAY: Mainly cloudy with sunny periods. Moderate southeast wind. Alpine high around -15. C.

No new avalanches were reported over the past couple of days. 

As snow accumulates and the wind blows moderate to strong through the weekend, expect to see an increase in storm and wind slab avalanche activity. 

15-35 cm of recent new snow may now be sitting on top of a variety of old surfaces including hard wind affected snow, sun crust on slopes facing the sun and a melt freeze crust at lower elevations.

At lower elevations, two surface hoar layers 50-60 cm and 75-90 cm below the surface may still be present in the northern part of the region. The snowpack below is reported to be strong and well settled.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
• Storm snow and wind is forming touchy slabs. Use caution in lee areas in the alpine and treeline.
• Storm slab size and sensitivity to triggering will likely increase through the day.