Avoid wind loaded features where triggering avalanches is most likely.
The combination of 40 cm of storm snow, strong wind, and weak layers means rider triggered avalanches are likely.
Expect deeper and more reactive slabs in wind affected terrain. Storm snow sits over facets and surface hoar, rider triggering is likely as a result.
No new avalanches have been reported in the past few days but observations are limited.
If you're headed into the backcountry please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report.
Storm totals are up to 40 cm in the west, and taper rapidly inland. Deeper deposits exist on north and east aspects, while ridge tops are generally scoured. Storm snow continues to accumulate over weak surface hoar and facets, as well as hard wind affected surfaces.
Below treeline, new snow overlies a crust.
The mid and lower snowpack is well settled with no current layers of concern. Treeline snow depths throughout the region range from 150 cm to 250 cm.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 4 cm of snow. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.
Friday
Cloudy. 5 to 20 cm of snow. 40 to 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 cm of snow. 40 to 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
