Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No new avalanches have been reported. There are very few field observations coming from this forecast area. Remember that a lack of avalanche reports does not necessarily mean a lack of avalanche activity.

If you go out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Surface snow remains heavily wind-affected at higher elevations. A crust has likely developed on the surface with recent warm alpine temperatures.

The mid-pack contains several layers of note; a layer of surface hoar and a crust down 20 to 40 cm, a significant crust from the early December rain event down around 50 cm, and a second layer of surface hoar down 50 to 90 cm.

The base of the snowpack is generally facetted.

Sunday night

Partly cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.

Monday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, southwest alpine winds 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with no precipitation, south alpine winds 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -4 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -4 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Uncertainty is best managed through conservative terrain choices at this time.
• Avoid steep, rocky, and wind effected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
• Keep in mind that human triggering potential persists as natural avalanching tapers off.