Triggering a deeper layer may still be possible.
Thin snowpack or rocky areas are where the most concern exists.
A weak layer of facets may be found 70 to 100 cm deep. In shallower inland areas, weak depth hoar exists to ground.
January 16 to 21
No new avalanches reported but observations are limited. Consider posting to the MIN if you are out in the mountains!
The upper 30 to 40 cm has been significantly altered by extreme southerly wind with scoured south facing slopes and loaded, pressed and sculpted, north facing slopes.
Below 1200 m and on south facing slopes a crust is present on or under the recent snow. This crust has a layer of surface hoar that is growing on it.
A weak layer of facets is buried 70 to 100 cm deep. In shallow snowpack areas, the bottom half of the snowpack is composed of weak depth hoar.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
Friday
Mainly sunny. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
Saturday
Sunny. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
