The best riding will be in terrain sheltered from the wind where recent snow remains soft.
Wind slabs may remain reactive on atypical slopes due to recent northeast winds. Assess for slabs before committing to high-consequence terrain.
We have not received any new reports of avalanches since last Saturday when a few large (size 3) wind slab avalanches were triggered on southwest aspects at treeline and alpine elevations.
If you do head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN post.
Extensive wind-affected surfaces are found in alpine terrain from recent strong northeast wind. In wind-sheltered terrain, roughly 15 cm of soft snow overlies a faceted upper snowpack. A hard melt-freeze crust from mid-January may exist approximately 50 to 90 cm deep.
The lower snowpack is consolidated and strong
Monday Night
Mostly clear skies. 20 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 1 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
