Avalanche Forecast

Fair - Intensity of incoming weather is uncertain

Tuesday: We could wake up to 5cm of new snow. During the day brings another 5cm with strong ridgetop winds, and steady -6 valley bottom temperatures. Wednesday: Cloudy with a chance of flurries. Thursday: Mix of sun and clouds, ridgetop winds light from the south with valley temperatures near -10.

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Up to 5 cm of new snow fell on Sunday night. Over the weekend a few cm's of snow fell.The snowpack surfaces are variable. For the most part all aspects between 900m-2000m have a hard melt freeze crust. This crust is widespread and is lingering in most start zones. This may be a suspect layer of concern as when future storms with significant snow and wind arrive. Above this crust surface hoar (feathery crystals) and facets (sugary crystals) are forming. This exists at treeline and below treeline elevations. The recent winds in the alpine have destroyed the surface hoar eliminating one problem but creating a wind slab problem. These wind slabs are in the immediate lee of features, with easy shears and cracking being reported. The midpack seems to be well settled and strong. Thanks to those who have sent in field observations. If you have any info from the field, we would love to hear from you. Write to us at forecaster@avalanche.ca