Human triggering buried weak layers remains possible.
Use extra caution on north-facing slopes at ridgeline where weak layers may be preserved and could be reactive to the weight of riders.
A buried weak layer of facets and/or surface hoar buried mid-February exists 50 to 80 cm below the snow surface. These layers are most prominent on north-facing slopes. Avoid areas with a thin or variable snowpack.
There has been no new avalanche activity reported in the last few days.
If you head into the backcountry, please consider posting a MIN report with photos and/or observations from your day.
10 to 30 cm of recent new snow has buried a widespread layer of surface hoar, which overlies crust on solar aspects and at low elevations.
A layer of facets, surface hoar and/or a crust buried in mid February is 30 to 50 cm below the snow surface and has been reactive in snowpack tests.
Deeper in the snowpack, a weak layer of facets and a crust from early December can be found. This layer appears to be dormant but is still worth keeping in mind in thin snowpack areas in the alpine.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with light flurries, 1 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Sunday
Partly cloudy with light flurries, 2 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. 25 to 35 km/h northwest wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with light flurries, 2 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h southwest wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
