Sasquatch
Danger d’avalanche
Points saillants
Conditions are generally safe, but pay attention to the bond of the recent snow as you travel.
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported.
Weather patterns suggest small wind slabs could exist on isolated leeward terrain features.
Snowpack Summary
Scattered flurries over the past few days deposited 10 to 20 cm of snow above a widespread crust layer. Deeper wind deposits are likely at higher elevations.
The snowpack below the crust is strong and bonded.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 600 m.
Friday
Cloudy with 5 cm of snow. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
- Investigate the bond of the recent snow