Human-triggered persistent slab avalanches remain a concern in areas not capped by a thick surface crust.
Concern remains for human-triggering the persistent weak layer on sheltered north aspects above 1800 m. If triggered, avalanches will be large and destructive. Avoid shallow snowpack areas where triggering is more likely.
No new avalanches have been reported in the region.
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A dusting of snow overlies a thick crust capping a moist upper snowpack on all but direct north aspects above 1900 m, where the well-settled dry snow can be found.
A significant crust/facet layer is buried 60 to 170 cm deep. Now over a week ago, this layer was reactive to human triggering and it continues to be reactive in snow pit tests. It remains a concern on northerly aspects above 1800 m, where the layer is still possible to human-trigger.
Below the crust, the snowpack is well settled.
Monday night
Partly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 900 m.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. <10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
