North Rockies

Lingering wind slabs may still be reactive on lee features below alpine ridgetops.

Avoid steep, rocky, and wind affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Friday. However, field observations are currently very limited.

If you are getting out into the backcountry, let us know what you are seeing by making a post on the MIN (Mountain Information Network).

Strong solar radiation has created moist snow on sunny aspects at all elevations.

Up to 25 cm snow sits on a crust everywhere except north facing aspects at upper elevations where the snow remained dry.

Lingering wind slabs may still be reactive on lee features below alpine ridgetops.

A series of crusts exist in the upper snowpack.

Expect difficult travel at lower elevations with thin snow coverage.

Saturday Night

Clear skies. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Monday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 3 cm snow. 30 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid steep, rocky, and wind effected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
• Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
• Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.