Avalanche danger will increase through the day as storm and wind slabs form in the alpine and upper treeline elevation bands.
Travel cautiously at lower elevations. A fresh dusting of new snow may start to obscure early-season hazards.
Snow accumulating through the day combined with by strong southwest winds will develop wind slabs that will become more reactive as the day progresses.
Observations are limited at this time of year. No new avalanches have been reported or observed. If you do head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN report!
A variable snowpack depth of between 20-100 cm exists in the region. Expect early season conditions and rugged travel. Below treeline is below the threshold for avalanches.
Friday Night
Overcast with a trace of precipitation, moderate to strong northwest and west wind. Treeline temperature around -1 C. Freezing level 1000m.
Saturday
Cloudy with light to moderate precipitation expected as snow above 1300m. Accumulation 10-20cm Strong to extreme southwest wind. Treeline temperature around 0 C. Freezing level 1200m.
SundayMainly cloudy with isolated flurries. Moderate northwest wind. Treeline temperature around -4 C. Freezing level 500m.
MondayMix of sun and cloud. Light to moderate north wind. Treeline temperature around -5 C. Freezing level 300m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
