Choose small, low consequence slopes.
New storm and wind slabs will likely be reactive to rider traffic.
Snow and strong southwest wind will likely form storm and wind slabs, the largest and most reactive will be on north and east aspects in the alpine.
No significant avalanches were reported.
Observations remain limited this early in the season. If you head into the backcountry, please post to the Mountain Information Network.
By the morning of December 7th 15 to 30 cm of storm snow may have fallen. This new snow will be accompanied by strong southwest wind forming deeper deposits on north and east aspects. Moist snow from recent rain and warm temperatures can be found below. At lower elevations this precipitation will likely be rain, further saturating the upper pack.
The lower snowpack contains a crust from early-November, possibly with weak facets around it. Its distribution and reactivity are unclear, and it is uncertain if avalanches are failing on this layer.
Treeline snow depths range from 60 to 200 cm.
Friday Night
Cloudy with up to 15 cm of snow expected, except for the eastern slopes where trace amounts are expected. Rain below treeline. 40 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 5 to 20 cm of snow in most areas, with 1 to 3 cm of snow on the eastern slopes. Rain is expected below treeline. 40 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -1 °C.
Sunday
Mix of sun and cloud with 1 to 3 cm of snow possible. 20 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.
Monday
Cloud clearing throughout the day with no snow expected. 15 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
