Wind Slabs
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
New wind slabs may exist on north and east aspects.
Wind slabs may be triggerable in high north facing lees. Continually assess conditions as you move through terrain.
New wind slabs may exist on north and east aspects.
No new avalanches have been reported in this region but observations have been limited.
If you are heading into the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations with the Mountain Information Network.
20 to 40 cm of recent storm snow, that was accompanied by moderate southwest wind, overlies the early February crust/facet layer.
Another widespread crust/facet layer from late January is buried 30 to 60 cm deep.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 3 to 10 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 4 cm of snow. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.