Assess terrain as you gain elevation. Isolated wind slabs may linger in steep terrain features. In our thin early-season snowpack, even small avalanches can be dangerous
Stubborn wind slabs may still be human-triggered, particularly in isolated areas where they sit directly above a weak, sugary facet layer that can be found near the base of the snowpack.
No recent avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack observations are limited. Total snowpack depths are roughly 60 to 70 cm at treeline, tapering quickly at lower elevations.
Roughly 20 to 30 cm of settled snow overlies a crust formed in early November. Weak, sugary snow can be found near the ground in the east Purcells.
In many areas, especially below treeline, there is not be enough snow to smooth out surface roughness and be above the threshold for avalanches.
Friday Night
Clear skies. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Sunday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Monday
Partly cloudy. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
