Small wind slabs may exist at higher elevations. Also use caution on southerly aspects if the sun is strong.
Weather Forecast
THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, light west wind, alpine temperature -13 C.FRIDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light north wind, alpine temperature -12 C.SATURDAY: Mostly clear skies, light northeast wind, alpine temperature -10 C, freezing level 1000 m.SUNDAY: Clear skies, light northwest wind, alpine temperature -9 C, freezing level 1200 m.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were observed on Wednesday.
Snowpack Summary
Around 5 to 10 cm of recent snow overlies a variety of surfaces, including wind-affected snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, soft and faceted snow in shaded and sheltered areas, and a melt-freeze crust on steep southerly slopes.The middle and lower snowpack is well-settled.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.