Winter has returned with a week of colder temperatures.
Winds from all directions have built fresh wind slabs in unexpected areas. Stay alert to newly formed slabs and choose sheltered terrain for better riding conditions.
New snow and variable wind direction have formed wind slabs on all aspects. These new slabs will could triggered by people.
Reports of natural size 1 wind slabs in the last 48 hours.
Up to 30cm of soft snow can be found in sheltered locations sitting on various melt freeze crusts and older wind affected snow, or a patchy surface hoar layer below treeline. The midpack is generally dense and well consolidated with basal facets in many areas.
Colder air remains in place with alpine temperatures generally around -15 to -20°C, and valley temperatures staying well below freezing. Northerly winds will slowly switch to a more westerly flow this week. Precipitation looks light and intermittent, with only small amounts expected.
