Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

• We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.
• We are uncertain due to variable freezing levels.

No new avalanches were reported on Sunday. Last week's rain and warm temperatures produced a widespread wet avalanche cycle. Moving forward, we expect reactivity to rider triggers in wind-loaded terrain features.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please consider sharing conditions via the MIN.

By Tuesday afternoon, up to 15 cm of new snow may have fallen, redistributed into deeper deposits on north and east facing slopes. New snow sits over a melt-freeze crust, which will likely bond poorly.

Below this, up to 50 cm of snow lies over a crust (1 to 10 cm thick) from early March. Persistent weak layers may linger within the upper 120 cm of the snowpack. These remain a concern only in high elevation terrain if no supportive crust exists above.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.

Monday Night
Mostly clear skies. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing levels rise in the afternoon 1700 to 2000 m.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.

Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.