Most of the terrain out there has a LOW avalanche danger. Use caution along the upper ridges where you might find a pocket to pop out on you. Avoid steep sunny slopes if they become overly wet.
Weather and SnowUnder clear skies, temperatures along the high country are about 20 degrees and the west wind is fairly light. Reports from the backcountry on Saturday were of mostly stable snow although one rider did note that the newest snow was slightly loose. This minor instability should have settled out overnight. Riding conditions remain pretty good on most aspects although anticipate the sunny slopes to have a sun crust this morning.
You might find some small pockets that could pop out on you in the steepest most radical terrain along the upper ridges especially on the more easterly facing slopes. Keep an eye out for the newest snow to become damp. Avoid being below large slopes and terrain traps such as gullies if you find the snow is getting really wet and starting to "rollerball".
It's going to be a nice day in the mountains with temperatures along the ridges in the low 40s. The wind should shift around to a more southerly direction and increase in speed a bit. A fairly large storm will move through starting on Monday and lingering through Wednesday. It is still a bit difficult to pinpoint how much snow we'll end up with but I'm thinking around a foot perhaps by Wednesday. More is possible and if that happens, anticipate a rising avalanche danger.
We will publish full detailed advisories Saturday and Sunday mornings by 7am. We will also be publishing basic avalanche danger ratings & info during the week.
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