Assess steep lines for wind slab before committing.
Rider triggerable wind slabs could still be found in steep terrain at treeline and above.
wind slabs will likely still be found on north and east facing terrain at treeline and above. Expect the most reactive slabs in immediate lee terrain, such as just below ridge tops.
No new avalanches have been reported since last weekend.
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Below treeline a new, breakable crust could exist. In open areas at treeline and above, recent snow has been redistributed by strong southerly wind. As wind direction shifts to more westerly snow could be redistributed on to east facing terrain.
A prominent crust, formed in mid-December, is buried 30 to 50 cm below the surface and extends up to 2200 m.
In the mid snowpack, several other crust layers may exist. In the lower snowpack, a crust from mid-November can be found with facets above and below.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C. Freezing level 0 m.
Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
