Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No new avalanches reported in our region.

Observations are limited this time of year. Please consider filling out a MIN report if you do head out in the backcountry!

New snow is falling on surface conditions that are a mix of surfaces. In shaded sheltered areas, large surface hoar will be covered. On steep southwest-facing slopes, a sun crust may be getting buried. In exposed areas expect the wind to be transporting this new and old low-density snow. Much of the top 10 to 20 cm surface snow will be old faceted snow left from the last storm

A crust with sugary facets beneath it can be found just above the ground.

Expect early-season conditions with a shallower-than-average snowpack. Coverage is reportedly the poorest in the alpine and below treeline. At treeline, depths are between 60 to 100 cm.

Friday Night

Cloudy, 2 to 5 cm accumulations, winds south to southwest 15 to 25 km/h, treeline temperature -10 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy, 10 to 15 cm accumulation by end of the day, alpine wind south switching to west 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature around -10 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy, 10 to 15 cm accumulation from early morning to into the evening, alpine wind 50 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature reaching -5 °C.

Monday

Cloudy, 5 to 10 cm accumulation, alpine wind southwest 30 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature reaching -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
• Potential for wide propagation exists, fresh slabs may rest on surface hoar, facets and/or crust.
• Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
• Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.