Watch for fresh wind slabs forming at higher elevations. Sheltered terrain will hold the best riding conditions.
Approach steep slopes near ridge crests with caution. Wind slabs may form over the day.
Recent strong wind means that wind slab could be found further downslope than expected.
No avalanches have been reported in the past 5 days, but observations have been limited.
10 to 20 cm of storm snow sits over settling snow and a crust where it appears to be bonding well. Where wind transport occurs, wind slabs may form quickly with plenty of snow available.
The remainder of the snowpack is well settled. The snowpack depth at treeline ranges from 85 to 130 cm, and there is very little snow below treeline.
While new snow has improved riding conditions, access is still a challenge, with new snow on bare rock/ground at low elevations.
Tuesday Night
Clear skies. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 4 to 5 cm of snow. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
