WEATHER: A few weak disturbances will move over the region over the next few days, with the greatest possibility of snow accumulation forecast for Thursday night and Friday. Total amounts are likely to be in the 5-10 cm range. Winds should remain light to moderate from the NW or W. Temperatures will remain stable at –5 to –10 C in the alpine, with freezing levels staying below 900 m.
SNOWPACK: Last week’s snowfall of 30-50 cm has settled, but moderate shears still persist within the storm snow and on a buried surface hoar layer now down 30-60 cm. Moderate to hard shears are also still being reported on a decomposing crust down 50-60 cm. Windslabs that formed late last week at treeline and alpine have improved with the cooler temps, but still remain suspect to triggering on some slopes.
AVALANCHES: A few natural avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported as recently as Monday.
FORECAST OF AVALANCHE DANGER UP TO FRIDAY EVENING (FEB 28)
ALPINE - MODERATE
TREELINE - MODERATE
BELOW TREELINE - LOW
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Last week’s storm snow has bonded well enough to remain stable for the time being. Keep alert for changing conditions such as sharp increases in temperature, and/or higher than expected snowfall amounts, as this could tip the balance to overcome the strength of these weak layers.