Rossland

Avalanche hazard is low, and conditions are good for getting out and exploring.

Use normal caution, verify conditions and apply good travel habits.

Isolated flurries have started to bury a layer of surface hoar over a crust that extends to mountain top on all aspects.

Several crust and facet layers are present deeper in the snowpack. These layers are not a concern at this time.

High

• We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.

There have been no new avalanches reported in the past week.

If you head to the backcountry, consider sharing your photos and observations with the Mountain Information Network

Monday Night

Mostly clear skies. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
• The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
• Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.