Avalanche Forecast

No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.

If you are heading into the backcountry please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network. We read every report!

10 to 20 cm of recent snow sits over a thick crust capping a moist upper snowpack.

The snowpack contains a couple of crusts with overlying surface hoar or facet crystals, but these have not produced recent avalanche activity and are not a concern at this time.

The lower snowpack is strong and bonded.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Wednesday

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C with freezing level climbing to 1500 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C with freezing level climbing to 1600 m.

Friday

Cloudy with 5 cm of snow. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C with freezing level climbing to 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
• A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.