Spring convective activity is bringing variable amounts of new snow to the region, this can increase the avalanche hazard locally.
Deep persistent slabs may still be reactive to human triggers in shallow snowpack areas.
Convective flurries, bringing variable amounts of dry snow, are expected to produce dry loose avalanches running on old hard surfaces such as sun crust and wind slab. Localized weather could result in a formation of small wind or storm slab.
The bottom of the snowpack is inherently weak with well-developed Facets and Depth Hoar. Large triggers like cornices can still initiate this deep persistent slab so be mindful of your overhead hazard and keep in mind that human triggering remains possible in thick to thin snowpack areas.
No new avalanche activity reported over the past five days.
Don't forget to post avalanche observations to the MIN.
3- 10 cm of new snow is sitting on top of a sun crust at all elevations on solar aspects, and facets on polar aspects with unsupportive pockets in shallow snowpack areas. The middle of the snowpack consists of multiple layers of dense wind-affected snow, sun crust, and facets. Depth hoar and basal facets make up the base of the snowpack. Snow depth varies ranges from 60-170cm.
Up to 20 cm of snow forecast by Monday night. Light variable winds, freezing levels at 1400 m and alpine high of -7 C. On Tuesday, expect up to 15 cm of new snow with light winds, freezing levels at valley bottom and alpine high of -7 C.
