Snow and wind continue in the region.
Verify conditions and check for signs of instability before entering steep or committing slopes.
New snow and wind are forming fresh wind slabs at upper elevations. In some areas slabs may be more reactive where they overlay surface hoar or a crust.
Jan 4
Very small (0.5) avalanches were reported in the area around sun peaks at lower elevations.
If you head into the backcountry, consider sharing your observations with the Mountain Information Network.
Up to 10 cm of new snow has been accompanied by moderate southwest winds yesterday.
This new snow will add to the 10 to 20 cm that has accumulated over the past few days all of which may be sitting on a thin crust on steep southerly aspects, as well as surface hoar in isolated, sheltered areas.
A mid-December crust lies 30–50 cm deep, found up to 2200 m. Additional crusts exist in the mid and lower snowpack, including a mid-November crust with facets above and below, but neither of these layers is currently a concern.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. up to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C. Freezing level 800 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy. up to 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C. Freezing level 900 m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. up to 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C. Freezing level 600 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. up to 5 cm of snow. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
