Dry snow may remain in high elevation northerly terrain however, this is where triggering weak layers is most likely. Use caution in these areas and minimize exposure wherever possible.
A weak layer of consisting of a crust and/or facets is buried 30 to 60 cm. Recent avalanches on this layer indicate it remains poorly bonded.
On Saturday, several natural and human-triggered wet loose avalanches were reported in steep features at treeline and below, up to size 1.5.
A rider triggered size 2, persistent slab avalanche was reported. This avalanche occurred on a west facing slope at 2000 m. See MIN for details.
A melt-freeze crust covers the snow surface on all but high-elevation north aspects. This overlies 30 to 60 cm of snow that sits above a crust in many areas or surface hoar/facets in wind-sheltered areas.
A weak layer buried in late January consisting of surface hoar/facets or a crust, is buried 50 to 90 cm and remains a lingering concern. Below this, the mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.
Sunday Night
Increasing cloud. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Monday
Cloudy. 10 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level rising to 1600 m.
Tuesday
Increasing cloud with light flurries, 1 to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 25 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level rising to 1500 m.
Wednesday
Mainly sunny. 5 to 15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level rising to 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
