Cold temperatures are reducing slab properties and preserving soft snow.
The surface remains dry and powdery in most areas so expect sluffing in steep terrain. Remember to use good sluff management techniques.
No new avalanches have been reported since Thursday. However, large whumpfing was reported on Sunday on Alpen Mountain which could be caused by the late January weak layer. Read the full report here.
Wind-affected snow from shifting wind may be found on various aspects at upper elevations. In sheltered areas, surface snow is staying dry and powdery in the cold.
A weak layer from late January, composed of a hard crust or a mix of sugary facets and surface hoar, is now buried 100 to 130 cm below the surface. This layer hasn't produced any recent avalanches.
The mid and lower snowpack is well-settled with no major concerns.
Tuesday Night
Clear. 15 to 25 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10-15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Thursday
Mainly sunny. 15-25 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C.
Friday
Mainly sunny. 25-35 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
