Reactive slabs may persist after recent stormy weather. Give the recent snow time to stabilize before committing to bigger slopes.
Up to 60 cm of recent snow (deeper in wind-loaded terrain) now overlies a widespread crust. Recent southwest winds have created highly variable snow distribution, with the most reactive and largest slabs expected in wind-loaded areas.
Several small (size 1) storm slabs and loose dry avalnches where reported on Wednesday, all occurring in steep terrain features.
If you head out, please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Strong to extreme southwesterly winds redistributed 10 to 30 cm of new snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations on Wednesday.
Approximately 40 to 80 cm of snow now overlies a widespread crust below 2100 m. This crust becomes thin or absent at higher elevations.
The snowpack below the crust is generally well settled and has no significant concerns currently.
Thursday Night
Cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
