Precipitation and wind will intensify throughout the day. At upper elevations, expect to find increasingly reactive slabs in wind-loaded areas and plan to get home before the storm really hits.
Snowfall accumulation and winds will intensify throughout the day. Expect to find increasingly reactive slabs in wind-loaded areas, this will develop into a widespread storm slab problem by Sunday morning.
No new avalanches have been observed or reported in the region, however, observations are limited at this time of year. If you head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN report.
On Friday wind and warm temperatures quickly impacted up to 15 cm fresh snow found at upper elevations. A variable snowpack depth of between 20-80 cm exists in the region. Expect early season conditions and rugged travel. Below treeline is below the threshold for avalanches.
Friday night
Cloudy with isolated flurries, trace accumulation. Light northwest wind gusting to 40 km/hr, treeline temperatures around -3 C, freezing level dropping below 1000 m.
Saturday
Snowfall and wind will intensify throughout the day. Up to 20 cm accumulating at upper elevations by 4 pm Saturday as southwesterly winds increase into extreme. Alpine high +2 C. Freezing level around 1100 m.
SundaySnowfall and extreme winds are expected overnight, with up to 30 cm of new snow by morning. West wind decreasing to moderate through the day, treeline temperatures dropping to -5 C, and freezing level dropping below 800 m.
MondayCold, with a mix of sun and cloud. Light to moderate southerly wind, treeline temperatures around -10 C, and freezing level below 700 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
