The season is off to a great start in White Pass
Make assessments as you move through terrain
Up high small wind slabs may exist, lower down early season hazards could be just below the surface
Wind slabs may exist on all aspects due to variable wind direction over the past couple days. Wind slabs are more likely to be found on or near ridge crests.
New wind slabs could form during periods of moderate wind.
We have received a report of wind slab avalanches in steep terrain, but details are limited.
In general, observations are limited this time of year.
The winter is off to a great start in the White Pass!
Wind has varied in direction over the past couple days, wind slabs could be found on all aspects.
Below ridgetops there is an above average snowpack depth of 100 cm. Snowpack depth tapers with elevation to around 60 cm at the highway. Many early season hazards are just below the surface at this elevation.
Currently there are no layers of concern but data is limited. Thanks to everyone who has already submitted Mountain Information Network reports.
Wednesday Night
Mix of cloud and clear skies. 5 to 20 km/h east alpine wind. Treeline temperature -12°C, potential for temperature inversion with colder temps at highway elevation.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of snow possible. 10 to 25 km/h east alpine wind. Treeline temperature -12°C, potential for temperature inversion with colder temps at highway elevation.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 25 km/h east alpine wind in the morning and 15 to 30 km/h southwest alpine wind in the afternoon. Treeline temperature -8°C, potential for temperature inversion with colder temps at highway elevation.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of snow. 15 to 30 km/h southwest alpine wind . Treeline temperature -6°C, potential for temperature inversion with colder temps at highway elevation.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
