Avalanche Forecast

Low - Due to the number of field observations.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with clear periods, northwest winds, 30-50 km/h, alpine low temperature near -13°c. FRIDAY: Cloudy with sunny periods, west winds, 15-35 km/h, alpine high temperature near -9°c. SATURDAY: Cloudy with sunny periods, southeast winds, 15-30 km/h, alpine high temperature near -7°c,  low temperature near -9°c. SUNDAY: Cloudy with flurries, up to 5cm, southeast winds, 20-40 km/h, alpine high temperature near -5°c, low temperature near -10°c.

There have been no recent reports of avalanches, however information from this region is limited. Tell us what you see by posting to the Mountain Information Network! (MIN)

A total of 40-80cm of snow has fallen over the past week, likely forming storm slabs and wind slabs throughout the region. The combination of new snow and strong wind has likely formed thicker and more sensitive wind deposits at higher elevations. The storm snow may still need a bit more time to form a good bond with the weak surface hoar (feathery crystals) and facets (sugary snow) that formed during the dry spell in early December. Information is very limited about the current strength of this potential weak layer. Deeper in the snowpack, there are several crusts including an early season crust with facets near the bottom of the snowpack.