Wind-loaded areas hold the most snow but they also have the highest avalanche risk at this time.
Read the new Forecaster's Blog for more on the early-season snowpack.
5 to 10 cm of new snow has been redistributed by southwest winds into fresh wind slabs in lees. Investigate the bond between wind slabs and underlying surfaces before committing.
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region. Thanks to all those who have submitted a MIN report already this year, all the information is really helpful for forecasters.
In Torpy and Kakwa area, 5 to 10 cm of new snow overlies wind-loaded pockets of snow in sheltered areas and scoured surfaces in exposed areas.
At treeline, the height of snow ranges from approximately 50 to 80 cm. As you descend to lower elevations, snow depths decrease significantly.
The snowpack at all elevations is very shallow and contains many potential hazards just beneath the snow surface.
Data is very limited at this time. If you are recreating in the mountains please consider submitting a MIN report.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, trace accumulation, west alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries, trace accumulation, northwest alpine winds 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.
Thursday
Partly cloudy, no precipitation, southeast alpine winds 10 km/h, treeline temperature -11 °C.
Friday
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries, trace accumulation, southwest alpine winds 10-30 km/h, treeline temperature -9 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
