South Rockies

While the snowpack is generally expected to be stable, continually monitor and assess conditions as you travel. Isolated wind slabs may still exist in extreme terrain.

On Wednesday, a small wet loose avalanche was observed on a steep, sun-exposed slope.

Treeline snow depths are typically 50 to 80 cm, with deeper wind-loaded pockets in the alpine. Heavily wind-affected surfaces are being reported in exposed terrain. A new sun crust is reported to be forming on steep, sun-exposed slopes.

There is a melt-freeze crust near the base of the snowpack, but it generally appears to be stable and is not currently expected to be a problem for the region.

Check out this new MIN post from the South Rockies field team for more snowpack details.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. 15 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature near 0 °C with a temperature inversion.

Friday

Mostly sunny. 30 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature near 0 °C with a temperature inversion.

Saturday

Cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Sunday

A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
• Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.