In a sea of wind affected surfaces, lingering wind slabs remain a concern and may be tricky to recognize.
Avoid large open slopes capable of producing large avalanches.
Hard wind slabs may be generally stubborn to trigger. While recent winds have varied - the more recent and reactive wind slabs are likely found on south and west facing slopes from outflow winds.
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
With minimal loose snow remaining for transport, natural avalanche activity is unlikely. Human-triggered avalanches remain possible.
Observations are limited, please post any photos or observations to the MIN if you get out!
Northerly winds continue to shape the snowpack. Wind scoured, or hard snow surfaces exist in exposed terrain, while wind slabs have formed in lee or cross loaded terrain.
The January 26 crust is buried roughly 50 to 100 cm deep below 1350 m. Surface hoar may persist above this layer on north through east, sheltered slopes. Human triggering on this layer is considered unlikely.
Weak facets or depth hoar exist at the bottom of the snowpack, these may be a concern in shallow areas.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 50 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -23 °C.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. 50 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -23 °C.
Monday
Mostly sunny. 40 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
