carefully assess steep lines for wind slab. The best riding is also where the likelihood of triggering avalanches is greatest.
Ongoing snowfall and southerly wind will likely keep the wind slab problem active. A surface crust has been reported to cover the snow up to 1900 m.
A couple of skier-triggered avalanches surprised a ski touring group on Saturday. Both avalanches were reported as size 2 and occurred on a northeast, alpine slopes just below a rocky ridge top.
If you go out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
5 to 15 cm of recent snow has fallen over firm snow above 1900 m. In sheltered north facing terrain at treeline and above, this new snow is likely soft and makes for good skiing. Below 1900 m, the snow is covered by a variably breakable crust.
The mid and lower snowpack consists of various crusts and layers of facets or surface hoar. Reports indicate these are not currently a concern.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow expected, south alpine wind 30 to 45 km/h, freezing level around 1200 m.
Thursday
Cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow expected, south alpine wind 25 to 45 km/h, freezing level rising to 1400 m.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of new snow in the alpine, southwest alpine wind 25 to 45 km/h, freezing level rising to 1600 m.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with light rain expected, south alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, freezing level rising to 2300 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
