Watch for isolated pockets of wind slab in leeward alpine features.
Small wind slabs are possible where wind has deposited sufficient snow into lee terrain features at upper elevations. Wind slabs may be especially reactive where they sit over a crust.
A couple of large cornice failures were observed last week in high alpine north-facing terrain. These loads notably did not propagate any weak layers on the slopes below.
A dusting of new snow falls over widespread crusty surfaces on all but high north-facing alpine terrain, where snow is dry and likely wind affected. There are no deeper concerns at this time.
Tuesday night
Partly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2200m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with flurries bringing 5 to 10 cm. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1900m.
Thursday
5 to 15 cm overnight then a mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1900m.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud. <10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 2200m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
