New snow and strong winds are driving the avalanche danger. Stick to conservative terrain and assess snowfall amounts and wind transport in your local riding area.
A widespread crust with weak facets overtop is buried 40-80 cm deep. While this layer exists on all aspects, it's most likely to be triggered by a heavy load on wind-loaded slopes.
Up to 25 cm is forecast on Thursday. Fresh storm slabs may be reactive. Strong ridgetop winds will build deeper deposits of snow on leeward slopes.
No new reports.
Natural avalanche activity is likely with incoming snow and wind.
Up to 25 cm of forecast snow is expected by Thursday afternoon. Strong southwest winds will likely build thicker slabs on lee slopes. The new snow may have a poor bond to south-facing slopes and areas below 1200–1300 m where it sits on a crust.
A persistent weak layer composed of facets overlying a crust is buried 40 to 90 cm deep and may be reactive with the new load from snow and wind.
Wednesday Night
Snow 10 to 20 cm. 50 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C. The freezing level drops to the valley bottom.
Thursday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm. 30 gusting to 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 900 m.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C. Freezing valley bottom.
Saturday
Cloud with sunny periods. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
