A storm is on the way, YES! If we receive more than forecasted, the danger rating will be elevated. Monitor the weather stations and the snow amounts and choose objectives carefully.
Minimal snow blowing around on todays field trip in the Hero's zone. But fresh snow and reverse winds expected to pick up tonight and tomorrow.
new snow sliding easily on old hard surfaces.
No slabs were seen today, but there was evidence of mid storm loose dry avalanches today in steeper alpine terrain.
Saturday evenings convective system produced up to 40 cm area dependant. This has been blown around by moderate West winds at ridge top, creating fresh wind slabs in lee terrain. The wind effect has slowly crept in to open treeline zone. This snow sits on top of various old surfaces, the bond will be worth investigating before jumping in to consequential terrain. Overall the snowpack below the new snow is progressively dense and overall strong. previous problems in the snowpack such as the Jan surface hoar layer should be dug to and see if it exists where you choose to ski.
Monday afternoon through the evening a cold front will move through the region with snow, approx amounts in the 15cm range by end of day Tuesday. Temps will be slightly cooling to -11 with Northeast winds 30km/h at ridge top.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
