Avalanche Forecast

A small slab avalanche was triggered by skiers on Tuesday, just outside the forecast region, detailed in this report.

If you do head out, do so with a cautious and investigative mindset, and let us know what you're seeing by submitting a MIN report.

The snowpack remains shallow at lower elevations with open creeks, esposed rocks, and plenty of early-season hazards.

However, reports suggest that much more snow has accumulated in alpine terrain during the recent warm stormy weather. A crust is buried anywhere from 0 to 50 cm depending on your location's wind exposure and elevation. A robust crust has been reported near the base of the snowpack.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow, south alpine winds 20 to 30km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with no precipitation, southeast alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.

Saturday

Partly with no precipitation, south alpine wind 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -12 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy with 0 to 5 cm, south alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -12 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
• Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.
• Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.