South Rockies

Watch for wind loaded pockets in the alpine.

Practice good travel habits in case something unexpected happens.

Over the weekend, small wet loose avalanches were reported to size 1.

On Friday, skiers remotely triggered a slab on a northeasterly lee ridge feature at treeline near Mt. Fisher.

5 to 10 cm of new snow likely sits on a crust at higher elevations, transitioning to moist snow below 2000 m. High alpine north facing slopes may still hold dry snow above a thick crust from late March.

The snowpack is quickly disappearing below treeline.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 40 to 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy. 40 to 70 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2800 m.

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud with 5 to 15 cm. 20 to 35 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• This is a good time for exploring terrain.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.