Avalanche Forecast

Several small, loose dry avalanches were reported on Sunday and Monday in various parts of the region. Otherwise, no recent slab avalanches have been reported.

Reports have been very limited, If you head into the backcountry, please consider submitting a MIN post.

Expect to find extensive wind-effect in alpine and exposed treeline terrain, including hard old wind slabs and sastrugi. In wind-sheltered terrain, the upper snowpack remains generally soft and faceted, with new surface hoar growth reported in many areas. A hard melt-freeze crust from mid-January may exist approximately 50 to 100 cm deep, but is not considered a concern at this time. The lower snowpack is generally consolidated and strong.

Tuesday Night

Clear. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 4 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Thursday

Cloudy with 0 to 10 cm of snow. 50 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.
• Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
• Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
• Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.