35 cm of new snow accompanied by moderate to strong winds have continued to form wind slabs in lee terrain. Keep an eye out for signs of wind effect and warming. We will have a couple days of pleasant weather prior to the Sunday's storm.
Sunday we are forecasted to receive more snowfall. In addition to current wind slabs, we will see more wind slab development with the incoming storm.
Solar aspects at the height of daytime warming is where this problem will be most likely.
Several dry loose avalanches, up to size 1.5, observed in the alpine.
30 cm of recent snowfall is being redistributed by moderate SW winds into wind slabs in lee features. A widespread rain crust sits below. Under the crust is moist snow that is slowly refreezing. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.
Friday
Sunny. Alpine Low of -8 °C, High of 1 °C. SW wind gusting to 60 km/h. Freezing level at 2200 m.
Saturday
Sunny with cloudy periods. Alpine Low of 0 °C, High of 4 °C. SW wind gusting to 55 km/h. Freezing level at 2400 m.
Sunday
Up to 7 cm of snow. Alpine Low of -2 °C, High of -1 °C. SW wind gusting to 60 km/h. Freezing level at 2000 m.
Current weather forecast: Mountain Weather Forecast
