More low density snow to 10 cm expected overnight. Still early season conditions with rocks and rhubarb poking through. Careful at ridge-tops with a shallow snowpack.
Weather Forecast
The snow started Monday afternoon and up to 10cm is expected and ending Tuesday. Winds shifting Northerly mid-storm and temperatures dropping. It will be clear skies, cold overnight temperatures, and Northeasterly winds the remainder of the week.
Snowpack Summary
Field observations in the Parkers area found snow depths vary between 10 to 140 cm. Where significant loading has occurred the snow remains stubborn and does not want to propagate. A further 10cm is forecast overnight is coming in with moderate winds.
Avalanche Summary
Limited observations today due to cloud cover. Increased avalanche activity suspected to increase after this latest pulse.
Confidence
Timing of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Tuesday
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.