Avalanche Forecast

No new avalanches have been reported, but observations are very limited at this time of year.

If you do head out, do so with a cautious and investigative mindset, and let us know what you're seeing by submitting a MIN report.

At treeline and above, strong northwesterly winds have redistributed 10-20 cm of recent snow into heavily wind-affected surfaces and new wind slabs. Recent warm temperatures may have formed a crust on the snow surface.

The middle and lower snowpack are seemingly well-bonded, but observations have been limited.

The snowpack has an average depth of 50 cm at treeline and 80-150 cm in the alpine. Snow depth tapers rapidly below treeline.

Friday night

Mostly cloudy with clear periods and a chance of light precipitation, northwest alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature 0°C.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain, northwest alpine wind 10 to 25 km/h, treeline temperature 2°C, freezing level 2100 m.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine wind 15 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature 0°C with a temperature inversion, alpine temperatures reaching 4°C.

Monday

Cloudy with no precipitation, west alpine wind 40 to 70 km/h, treeline temperature -2°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
• Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
• Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.