Recent strong winds have produced reactive wind slabs.
Avoid Leeward features where windslab will be most reactive.
Recent winds have formed slabs on all aspects; however, the most reactive are likely found on north west to north east facing terrain. Approach ridgelines and lee features with caution.
On Tuesday, numerous storm slab avalanches up to size 3 that occurred within the previous 48 hours were reported throughout the region. These avalanches were reported across all aspects and elevations.
As freezing levels lower, natural avalanche activity has begun to taper off.
70-100 cm of new snow fell during the recent storm. Freezing levels have been variable throughout the region, but reports suggest that most areas received snow above 1100 m. This new snow fell on a previously wind-affected and faceted surface from the outflow event at the end of December.
Treeline snow depths throughout the region range from 250 cm to 350 cm.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C. Freezing level 0 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C. Freezing level 0 m.
Friday
Mostly sunny. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C. Freezing level 0 m.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C. Freezing level 0 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
