Northeasterly wind may form small wind slabs on aspects that are typically windward.
Watch for small wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
In areas that still have snow available for transport, strong north wind may form small wind slabs on aspects that are typically windward.
On Tuesday, several natural avalanches size 1.5 were reported from steep south-facing slopes.
If you head into the backcountry, consider posting to the mountain information network.
In areas that still have snow available for transport, strong north wind may form small wind slabs on aspects that are typically windward. A thin sun crust may now exist on solar aspects, becoming moist in the afternoon.
10 to 40 cm of snow overlies a widespread thick crust.
In general, the crust is strong and supportive to travel below 1900 m. Above 1900 m the crust becomes breakable and tappers out entirely around 2400 m.
Various weak layers persist in the mid to lower snowpack, however, triggering these layers is unlikely where they are capped by a thick crust.
Wednesday Night
Clear. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15°C.
Thursday
Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15°C.
Friday
Sunny. 10-15 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10°C.
Saturday
Sunny. Light southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
