Avalanche Forecast

Low

No new avalanches have been reported, but observations are very limited at this time of year.

If you do go into the backcountry, consider submitting a Mountain Information Network report.

Recent warm temperatures have likely created a moist or crusty snow surface in most places. Dry surface snow may exist in alpine areas and has been redistributed by strong northwest and southwest winds.

Total snow depth at treeline is 30-60 cm.

A weak layer of faceted snow may be present at the base of the snowpack. Shallow snowpack depths mean you should be able to dig and check for this layer.

Saturday night

Mostly cloudy with clear periods, no precipitation, northwest alpine wind 5 to 15 km/h, an alpine temperature inversion may exist, treeline temperature 1°C.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with sunny periods, no precipitation, west alpine wind 5 to 15 km/h, treeline temperature 1°C

Monday

Cloudy with light snow, up to 5 cm accumulation, southwest alpine wind 50 to 80 km/h, treeline temperature -1°C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries, west alpine wind 15 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -2°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.
• Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.
• Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.