Assess for pockets of consolidated wind slabs near ridge features and high points. Head to areas sheltered from the recent wind for the best riding conditions.
Plenty of early season hazards, such as buried rocks and tree stumps still exist.
It is still possible that reactive wind slabs can be found in isolated, wind exposed terrain features (ridges and high points) at higher elevations on all aspects.
No new avalanches have been reported in the past few days in the region.
Please continue to share any observations of photos on the Mountain Information Network!
20-40 cm of snow received last week has been redistributed into isolated pockets of windslab in wind exposed terrain at higher elevations. In sheltered areas, with no recent wind effect, loose dry snow can still be found.
The mid and lower snowpack generally consists of sugary faceted, weak snow.
Snowpack depths are highly variable, ranging from 80-180 cm in the alpine. Below treeline the snowpack is thin and generally below the avalanche threshold, making it a challenge to access terrain in many areas without damaging your sled or skis.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. No precipitation is expected. Light westerly winds in the lower alpine. A temperature inversion in the alpine with temperatures ranging from -5 to -15 C and colder at lower elevations.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, isolated flurries in the afternoon. Moderate westerly winds and temperature -5 to -10 C in the lower alpine.
WednesdayMostly cloudy with no new snow expected. Moderate westerly winds and temperature -5 to -10 C in the lower alpine.
ThursdayMostly cloudy with no new snow expected. Moderate westerly winds and temperature -5 to -15 C in the lower alpine.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
