Dogtooth
Avalanche danger
Highlights
Low hazard does not mean no hazard. Isolated pockets of wind-affected snow linger over a weak layer.
Watch for dense, stiff slabs in steep lee terrain features.
Confidence
High
- We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.
Avalanche Summary
On Sunday, cornice releases continue to be reported, both natural and human triggered.
If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations with the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Pockets of wind affected snow overlie a variety of surfaces: soft snow on shaded slopes and a crust on solar facing slopes.
Below this, depending on aspect and elevation, the top 30 cm may contain one or two layers of crust, facet and/or surface hoar formed in late January and early February.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled, with no significant concerns.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Clear skies. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Thursday
Sunny. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.