South Coast

Expect storm slabs to be much more reactive at upper elevations.

Use conservative route selection. Choose simple, low angle terrain with no overhead hazard.

Moderate

• We are uncertain due to variable freezing levels.

A natural avalanche cycle has likely occurred at upper elevations over the past couple days.

30 to 50 cm of snow above 1300 m and strong south wind have formed reactive storm slabs at upper elevations.

The recent snow overlies a hard crust in most locations.

The mid/lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.

Snowpack depth ranges between 70 to 175 cm at treeline elevations.

Friday Night
Cloudy. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 10 mm of rain. 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2400 m.

Sunday
Cloudy. 30 to 50 cm of snow above 1600 m (rain below). 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.

Monday
Cloudy. 30 to 40 cm of snow above 1300 m (rain below). 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Use conservative route selection. Choose simple, low angle terrain with no overhead hazard.
• Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
• A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
• Use small, low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.