Avalanche Forecast

No new avalanches were reported before 4pm on Monday.

If you do head into the backcountry please consider submitting observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.

The current storms snowfall and rainfall will begin breaking down the upper snowpack crust at lower elevations and as south winds increase build deeper slabs at higher elevations. Expected cornice features to increase in size and the snowpack to become unconsolidated at lower elevations due to a mix of snow and rain.

The mid and lower snowpack is made up of a series of crusts and rounded grains and is well consolidated.

Overall, the snow depth tapers rapidly with elevation and remains shallow creating challenging travel conditions and hiding early season hazards just below the snow surface.

Monday Night

Cloudy. Heavy snow and rain expected 60 to 100 mm. Freezing level rising to 1500-2000 m. Treeline temperature around 3 °C. strong gusting extreme, south west ridgetop wind.

Tuesday

Cloudy with afternoon clearing. Heavy snow and rain that is expected to cease in the am 20-40 mm. Freezing level 1200-1500 m. Treeline temperature around 1 °C. Strong easing to moderate , south west ridgetop wind.

Wednesday

Cloudy. Snow and rain that is expected to begin in the pm 10 to 20 mm. Freezing level 1500-1900 m. Treeline temperature around 2 °C. Moderate gusting strong, south ridgetop wind.

Thursday

Cloudy. Snow and rain that is expected to begin in the pm 10 to 15 mm. Freezing level 1500 m. Treeline temperature around 0 °C. Moderate gusting strong, south west ridgetop wind.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
• Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
• Be cautious of buried obstacles especially below treeline.