The new snow will take time to stabilize.
As you travel check the bond of the new snow to the old surface. Back down if you encounter signs of instability.
New snow is most likely to be reactive
in wind-loaded leeward terrain features at upper elevations
in sheltered areas where it may sit over a weak layer of surface hoar
Natural, large ( up to size 3 ) slab avalanches have been observed over the weekend.
Explosive avalanche control also noted sympathetic avalanches.
Once the storm clears, we are expecting to see more evidence of a widespread natural avalanche cycle.
30 to 50 cm of new snow fell this weekend with strong wind. In sheltered areas, the new snow may rest on a weak layer of surface hoar.
The mid and lower snowpack are uncomplicated and relatively deep for the time of year. Snowpack depths in excess of 300 cm can be found at treeline elevations.
Monday Night
Cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
