Watch for isolated pockets of wind slab in leeward alpine features and back off sun exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
Thin pockets of wind slab are possible where wind has deposited sufficient snow into lee terrain features at upper elevations. Wind slabs may be especially reactive where they sit over a crust.
Cold dry snow will be especially sensitive to warm temperatures and strong sun. Expect small loose avalanches on steep sunny slopes and at elevations where temperatures rise above zero.
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
Up to 10 cm of recent snow is becoming moist on sunny aspects and at lower elevations. The recent snow sits over a series of widespread melt-freeze crusts on all but high north-facing alpine terrain, where snow is dry and likely wind affected.
Monday night
Clear. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2200m.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud with flurries bringing a trace. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1800m.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1700m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
