Sasquatch

Low danger does not mean no danger.

Pay attention to isolated wind slabs on alpine features.

No recent avalanche activity has been reported. Localized loose wet avalanches are still possible during sunny breaks.

If you go into the backcountry, please consider submitting to the Mountain Information Network.

At upper elevations, 10 to 15 cm of recent snow has accumulated over moist snow or a crust on all aspects, except north-facing alpine slopes where dry remained. Small pockets of wind slabs have likely formed in all alpine terrain with recent wind from different directions. At lower elevations, a moist snowpack or a surface crust is found.

The mid and lower snowpack are generally well-bonded. The height of snow is about 200 cm at treeline.

Friday Night

Cloudy with 3 to 5 cm of new snow. 20 to 30 km/h west ridge top wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 700 m.

Saturday

Cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature rising to 0 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature rising to 0 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Monday

Cloudy with isolated flurries. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature rising to 0 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
• Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
• Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.