Hazard is low, but continue to evaluate steep lines for wind slabs before committing.
Winds are forecast to shift from northeasterly to southeasterly throughout the day. While there isn't much loose snow available to be blown, small pockets of triggerable wind slab may form on isolated terrain features in the alpine.
No new avalanches have been reported since last weekend.
Early season observations are very limited. Please consider sharing your observations with forecasters and the backcountry community through the Mountain Information Network.
The alpine and exposed areas at treeline generally have hard wind affected surfaces. Winds are forecast to change direction Saturday afternoon. Small pockets of triggerable wind slab may form in isolated terrain.
In lower elevation sheltered trees, surface hoar and facets are developing. These sit on top of 10-15 centimeters of soft snow overlying older firmer snow.
The snowpack is generally strong, with some crusts near the base.
Snow depths vary significantly across the region, with about 50 cm at treeline and up to 100 cm in alpine areas.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20°C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -25°C.
Sunday
Cloudy with 0 to 3 cm of snow expected. 25 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -25°C.
Monday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow expected. 40 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
