Northwest Inland

Assess steep lines at upper elevations for wind slab.

Wind slabs may be more reactive where they overlie facets or surface hoar.

Several size 1 slab avalanches were triggered by riders on Saturday, 10-30 cm deep, in the alpine and treeline.

If you go into the backcountry, consider submitting a MIN report.

5 to 10 cm of recent storm snow has been redistributed into wind slab by westerly winds. In sheltered terrain this new snow could overlie a layer of surface hoar, Below treeline it overlies a melt-freeze crust.

Monday Night

Mostly clear with trace amounts of new snow possible, northwest alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, temperature inversion with -4°C at 1500 m and colder temperatures below.

Tuesday

Mostly clear skies  with no new snow expected, northeast alpine wind 15 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5°C.

Wednesday

Clear skies with no new snow expected, east alpine wind 15 to 35 km/h, treeline temperature -7°C.

Thursday

Clear skies with no new snow expected, east alpine wind 25 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -7°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
• Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
• Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.