Recently formed storm slabs may not be bonding to underlying surfaces.
Recent snowfall has buried a layer of old wind-affected surfaces and/or weak faceted grains. Slabs may be particularly reactive in exposed terrain where recent wind loading has occurred.
Numerous natural and explosive-triggered avalanches have been reported over the last couple of days. These avalanches occurred on various aspects and elevations, size 1 to 2.5. Avalanche depths have been roughly 20 to 30 cm.
The upper snowpack continues to settle and bond. Moist surface snow may exist below treeline.
Roughly 30 to 40 cm of recent snow has buried a layer of old wind-affected surfaces and weak faceted grains.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally well-bonded and strong.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy with trace snow amounts, southwest alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -4 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with trace snow amounts, southwest alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow, southwest alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Friday
Cloudy with trace snow amounts, southwest alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
