Northwest Inland
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Forecaster: mconlan
It may still be possible to trigger wind slabs at higher elevations.
| Sat, 16 Feb | Sun, 17 Feb | Mon, 18 Feb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | 2 Moderate | 1 Low | 1 Low |
| Treeline | 1 Low | 1 Low | 1 Low |
| Below Treeline | 1 Low | 1 Low | 1 Low |
| Sat, 16 Feb | Sun, 17 Feb | Mon, 18 Feb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | 2 Moderate | 1 Low | 1 Low |
| Treeline | 1 Low | 1 Low | 1 Low |
| Below Treeline | 1 Low | 1 Low | 1 Low |
Wind Slabs
- Be careful around wind loaded pockets near ridge crests and roll-overs.
- Watch for patterns of wind loading if you venture into wind affected terrain.
Forecast Details
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches were observed in the region.
Snowpack Summary
The snow surface has been heavily affected by strong wind. You will likely find a variety of hard slabs, wind-pressed snow, sastrugi, sugary faceted snow, and melt-freeze crust where the wind has scoured down to it. In sheltered areas below treeline, you may still find pockets of soft, faceted snow.
In the south of the region, the remainder of the snowpack is well-settled. In the north of the region, 50 to 100 cm of snow may overly two weak layers of feathery surface hoar crystals or faceted grains.
Weather Forecast
FRIDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 1 to 2 cm.
SATURDAY: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 1 to 2 cm, light northeast wind, alpine temperature -20 C.
SUNDAY: Clear skies, light to moderate northeast wind, alpine temperature -13 C.
MONDAY: Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries, trace accumulation, moderate northwest wind, alpine temperature -8 C.