South Rockies

Shaded upper-elevation slopes may still offer soft, dry snow and fairly good riding conditions.

Avalanche activity is unlikely; normal caution remains appropriate.

High

• We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.

A few small wind slabs in steep alpine terrain have been reported over the past week. No other avalanches have been reported in this region recently.

The snow surface is variable but A crust with large surface hoar above it is the predominant  surface. Small, stubborn wind slabs may remain in north facing terrain in the alpine and upper treeline.

Two notable buried layers persist, but are not currently a concern:

• A layer of surface hoar or a sun crust from early January is buried 25 to 60 cm deep.

• A crust with facets can be found near the base of the snowpack (persisting in shallow areas).

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 4 cm of snow. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.
• A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
• Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.