Wind slabs may remain triggerable on all aspects from recent variable winds
Keep safe travel habits in mind at all danger levels
Recent winds have formed slabs on all aspects; however, the most reactive are likely found in south to east facing terrain. Approach ridgelines, mid slope rolls and crossloaded features with caution.
No new avalanches have been reported, but observations are limited. We expect wind slabs to remain triggerable by riders. If you are heading into the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations or photos to the Mountain Information Network.
On Thursday a size 3 avalanche in extreme, unskiable terrain was reported but details are limited.
Strong westerly winds have likely redistributed recent snow into deeper deposits on north and east facing slopes at higher elevations.
The prominent mid December crust is buried up to 110 cm deep and extends to 2200 m. Several weak layers persist in the lower snowpack, but concern is limited to higher-elevation terrain where the crust above is absent. Triggering is considered unlikely, except with large loads.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 4 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
