Wind slabs may be found at higher elevations. Head to wind-sheltered terrain for the best riding.
Strong southwest wind is forecast for Friday with some new snow, which may form slabs in wind-exposed terrain. Assess for slab development and seek sheltered terrain for the softest riding.
We haven't received any reports of recent avalanches. Looking forward, we expect that riders could trigger newly formed wind slabs in wind-loaded alpine terrain.
Please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
The alpine has received upwards of 45 cm of snow over the past few days, with more forecast for Friday. Strong southwest wind is also forecast, which may redistribute the snow to cross-loaded and lee terrain features. Wind-protected areas surfaces remain soft.
Cornices are large and looming at this time of year.
Thursday Night
Cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Friday
Cloudy with 2 to 10 cm of snow with the most expected around White Pass. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 2 to 10 cm of snow with the most expected around White Pass. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
