Avalanche Forecast

No new avalanches have been reported in the region since early January.

With the current weather forecast and snowpack conditions, we foresee both natural and human-triggered avalanches to remain unlikely.

If you venture into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the MIN.

Ridgelines and open alpine terrain are generally wind-affected. A supportive crust is present on most south-facing slopes and at lower elevations, while small surface hoar has developed in sheltered areas. In some places the surface hoar is now covered by pockets of wind transported snow.

Soft snow and decent riding conditions are still being reported on shady, sheltered slopes at upper elevations.

The mid and lower snowpack are generally strong and well-settled. Treeline snowpack depths average 100-150 cm.

Friday Night

Clear. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

Saturday

Sunny. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Sunday

Sunny. 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Possible temperature inversion above 1500 m. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Monday

Sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Possible above freezing layer above 2000 m. Treeline temperature -1 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
• Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.