Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No new slab avalanches have been reported from the area in the last 72hrs. However, the area did receive 20 cm of fresh snow in some places and Dry Loose avalanches to size 1+ were reported on Tuesday.

10-25cm of new, low density powder (the higher amounts are in southern areas) overlies extensive wind effect in the alpine and at tree line. Wind slabs of various ages in lee areas (typically easterly aspects) and scouring in windward areas. A melt-freeze crust can be found below 2100 m. It may be on the surface on windward slopes and buried 30 to 60 cm deep in lee terrain.

The middle of the snowpack is consolidated. Weak faceted grains exist near the base of the snowpack.

The average snowpack depth is 130 cm. Up to 200 cm can be found in wind-loaded areas.

Wednesday night

Mostly clear. Wind from the southwest at 40 km/h. Alpine temperature -10ËšC.

Thursday

Clear. Wind from the southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h at higher elevations. Temperature -8ËšC in the morning rising to -4ËšC in the afternoon.

Clouds returning. Flurries delivering 2-4 cm. Winds from the southwest 20 km/h gusting to 50 km/h. Temperature -7ËšC.

Mostly cloudy. Flurries delivering 2-4 cm. Winds from the southwest 20 km/h gusting to 50 km/h. Temperature -5ËšC.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
• Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
• Loose avalanches may start small but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.