Avalanche Forecast

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you do head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN post.

Surface hoar growth continues, along with the faceting of the upper snowpack with cold, clear, and dry weather. Variable wind-affected surfaces exist in exposed terrain, while soft, low-density snow exists elsewhere.

The upper snowpack is largely faceted with a chance of preserved surface hoar layers in terrain sheltered from wind and sun at treeline and below. While various sun crusts may exist on south-facing slopes.

The mid and lower snowpack is strong and bonded.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy with up to 1 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Friday

Partly cloudy with up to 1 cm of snow. 0 to 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Saturday

Partly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
• Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
• Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.