Stay warm and watch for lingering wind slabs on steep open slopes.
Small but reactive wind slabs have been reported on a range of aspects, including lower elevations than usual. Expect the most reactive slabs in immediate lee terrain, such as just below ridgetops.
Wind slab activity has decreased since late last week, when several size 1 to 2 natural and explosive-triggered avalanches occurred. However, recent blowing snow suggests newer slabs may still be present and triggerable.
Strong, shifting winds have heavily affected alpine and treeline terrain, building wind slabs on many aspects and in some places extending well into the trees. The snowpack is generally deep and simple for the time of year, with treeline depths exceeding 300 cm.
Monday Night
Clear skies. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.
Wednesday
Sunny. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
