Avalanche Forecast

No recent avalanche activity has been reported. Localized loose wet avalanches may still be possible on steep slopes during sunny breaks.

At lower elevations, a moist snowpack or a surface crust is found. At higher elevations, 0 to 15 cm of recent snow has accumulated over a crust or moist snow. Snow surface of high north-facing alpine slopes remains dry.

Friday Night

Mostly clear. 15 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with 3 to 5 cm of new snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Monday

Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of new snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
• Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
• The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.