Up to 20 cm of new snow & strong winds is forecast above 2000 m, falling as rain at lower elevations.
Wind slabs may form in leeward terrain if there is dry snow available to blow.
If the alpine receives more than 10 cm of dry snow with strong winds, watch for small but reactive wind slabs forming in leeward terrain.
No recent avalanches have been reported, but observations are very limited in this region.
If you're heading out into the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the MIN.
Up to 70 mm of precipitation has fallen since Wednesday, primarily as rain, with freezing levels rising well into the alpine. With cooling temperatures, this has likely formed a widespread surface crust. 10 to 20 cm of snow is forecast to fall overnight and through Friday, hopefully improving riding conditions in the alpine. The new snow will be accompanied by strong westerly winds, likely forming fresh wind slabs in leeward terrain.
Total snowpack depths range from around 80 to 150 cm deep at treeline, and diminish rapidly below 1500 m.
Thursday Night
Cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level dropping to 1200 m.
Friday
Cloudy. 5 mm of rain at treeline. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level rising to 2000 m.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 10 mm of rain at treeline. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.
Sunday
Cloudy. 25 to 35 mm of rain at treeline. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
