Storm and wind slabs at upper elevations are the main concern.
Recent stormy weather has led to storm and wind slab formation. Fresh wind slabs are most likely to be found on west and northwest facing terrain. Storm snow may be concealing older wind slabs that formed last week on a variety of aspects.
Snow and strong wind from earlier this week have formed widespread storm and wind slabs in lee terrain features.
Various melt-freeze crusts can be found in the lower half of the snowpack, which are not concerning avalanche layers.
The snowpack is around 120 to 150 cm at treeline and decreases at low elevations.
There were of a few explosives triggered size 2 storm slab avalanches on a northerly aspects in the alpine on Saturday and Sunday. There were also several skier and explosives controlled size 1-1.5 storm and wind slab avalanches reported on Saturday as well.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Monday
Mix of sun and cloud. 5-15 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 600-900 m.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 500-800 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20-30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
