The season is off to a great start in the region
Make assessments as you move through terrain
Up high small wind slabs exist, lower down early season hazards could be just below the surface
Wind slabs may exist on all aspects due to variable wind direction over the past couple days. Wind slabs are more likely to be found on or near ridge crests.
Natural, glide slab avalanches up to size 2.5 have been observed throughout the region. These hazards should be given a wide berth
Natural wind slab and dry loose avalanches up to size 1.5 continue to be reported in steep terrain.
The winter is off to a great start in the region!
Around 60 cm of recent storm snow has been redistributed on to west facing slopes by easterly wind.
A 2 to 10 cm thick rain crust can be found down 40 to 80 cm at 1400 m and below. This layer is currently not a concern.
Above treeline there is an above average snowpack depth of 300 cm. Snowpack depth tapers with elevation to around 50 cm at valley bottoms. Many early season hazards are just below the surface below treeline.
Wednesday Night
Mix of cloud and clear skies with trace amounts of snow. 5 to 20 km/h north alpine wind. Treeline temperature -10°C, potential for temperature inversion with colder temps at valley bottoms.
Thursday
Mostly sunny with trace amounts of snow possible. 5 to 15 km/h north alpine wind. Treeline temperature -7°C, potential for temperature inversion with colder temps at valley bottoms.
Friday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 25 km/h north alpine wind. Treeline temperature -5°C, potential for temperature inversion with colder temps at valley bottoms.
Saturday
Mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of snow possible. 15 to 30 km/h southwest alpine wind. Treeline temperature -6°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
