While the snowpack is unseasonably shallow, there is potential for avalanches in areas with deeper accumulations of wind-deposited snow.
Avalanches are possible in isolated terrain features like gullies and alpine bowls where deeper deposits of snow may sit atop a weak, facetted lower snowpack.
No new avalanches have been reported. There are very few field observations coming from this forecast area. Remember that a lack of avalanche reports does not necessarily mean a lack of avalanche activity.
If you go out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
A widespread crust has likely formed on the surface following warm, above-freezing temperatures over the weekend.
The snowpack is generally shallow and facetted (sugary). Pockets of deeper, wind-loaded snow may be found near ridges, gully features, and established avalanche paths.
Average snowpack depths at treeline are roughly 20 to 80 cm.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 30 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud with no precipitation, south alpine winds 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -4 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 40 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -4 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
