Small stubborn wind slabs may be lingering on high northerly slopes.
Continue to be cautious around or under big cornices.
Small, stubborn wind slabs may remain triggerable on shady leeward alpine slopes. Check for slabs before committing to steep slopes.
Continue to be cautious when travelling above or below cornices.
No new avalanches have been reported in the past week.
There are few observations from this region. If you are getting out, please share observations like weather and riding conditions to the Mountain Information Network.
A melt-freeze crust is likely present to mountain top. Small pockets of dry, wind-affected snow may still be found on high north-facing alpine slopes.
At treeline and below, a prominent crust buried in late January is buried 10 to 20 cm.
The mid-December facet/crust layer is buried approximately 80 cm deep.
The average snowpack depth at treeline is 90 to 140 cm.
Friday Night
Clear skies. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 2600 m dropping to 1400 m.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 1900 m.
Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Monday
Mostly sunny. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
