Avalanche Forecast

No new avalanches have been reported.

Past evidence of wet loose avalanches (size 1 to 2) and old slabs are still visible, such as this one from Sutton Peak area.

With our field team finished for the season, observations are currently very limited. It's important to verify conditions are as expected before entering committing terrain.

Please share with the Mountain Information Network if you are going into the backcountry!

The snowpack is generally well-settled and strong. A typical spring diurnal scenario is underway. Warm temperatures during the daytime melt the upper snowpack, making it moist or wet. Cooling at night then usually forms a hard crust at upper elevations. Lower elevations may not refreeze overnight and are melting out rapidly.

This recent MIN report describes typical riding conditions you may expect.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with light rain or up to 3 cm of snow possible above 1400 m. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature low -1 ° C. Freezing level 1700 m dropping to 1200 m.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with isolated light rain showers to 5 mm possible below 1300 m. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 1400 m.

Monday

Sunny. 15 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1600 m.

Tuesday

Sunny. 15 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level rising to 1800 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.
• Use appropriate sluff management techniques.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.