Avalanche Forecast

Whumpfing near Zoa peak was reported on Saturday where there was a slab (stiff snow) over the weak layer. Small skier triggered sluffs were also reported in steep terrain on Saturday.

Wind-affected snow can be found on various aspects in the alpine extending well into treeline. However, cold temperatures are beginning to soften the wind hardened snow.

30 to 50 cm deep is a weak layer that was buried at the end of January. In many areas, this layer consists of a hard crust. However, on shady, upper-elevation slopes, the new snow may be resting on faceted grains or surface hoar. This layer hasn't produced any recent avalanches, but may be a problem when it snows again.

A crust from December is buried 80 to 120 cm deep and may have facets around it in shallow areas. Otherwise, the lower snowpack is well consolidated.

Monday Night

Clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -19 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Wednesday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperatures -12 °C.

Thursday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperatures -12 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
• The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.