Avalanche Forecast

Low

• We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.
• We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Over the past couple days a natural avalanche cycle has occurred. Avalanches have been observed on all aspects up to size 3. Details are limited due to poor visibility in the region.

Recent snowfall amounts throughout the region have been variable; up to 70 cm of storm snow has been redistributed into deep deposits on north and east aspects. Ongoing rain has saturated the upper snowpack below treeline. A thick crust from earlier this month can be found down 50 to 80 cm at treeline and below.

Two more crusts, with facets above them, can be found down 70 to 150 cm. These crusts remain a concern in shallow, rocky areas.

The remainder of the snowpack is well settled and bonded.

Wednesday Night
Cloudy. 5 to 15 mm of mixed precipitation at treeline. 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 4 cm of snow at treeline, rain at lower elevations. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow at treeline, rain at lower elevations. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid avalanche terrain during periods of heavy loading from new snow, wind, or rain.
• Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.
• Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.