Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

• We are uncertain about alpine conditions due to limited field observations.

A widespread natural cycle of wet avalanches occurred across the Cascades on Thursday, with avalanches up to size 3 on all aspects. Activity is now unlikely as the snowpack has refrozen.

If you head into the backcountry this weekend, please share any observations on thethe Mountain Information Network.

Surface crusts have likely formed everywhere except the highest alpine terrain. Beneath the crust, the upper snowpack is thoroughly soaked from recent rain. Older crust layers, now buried 100 to 200 cm deep, are no longer a concern, and the snowpack is generally strong and bonded.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Monday

Mostly sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. 15 to 30 cm of snow above 1600 m, rain below. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Although avalanches are unlikely when a hard crust exists on the snow surface, the crust may pose a slip and fall hazard.