Yesterday, with only 5-7cm of fresh snow and very cold conditions, the conditions were typical dust on crust. There were some highlights however, the northern aspects that were protected from the wind collected about 10-20cm. So we had some good turns off the Mont Gelee and those who got up early made some nice turns in the col de mouche. Supposedly the back side of the Mont-Fort was filled in too.

Avalanche Danger Scale
High Alpine	2–Moderate
Mid mountain	2–Moderate
Treeline	2–Moderate

Current conditions:

A little fog, with strong, cold winds from the NE.

Snow Depth:

Ø 1500m - 5 cm
Ø 2200m - 118 cm
Ø 2950m - 110 cm

Snow Conditions:

Everything below 2500 is frozen solid, the upper alpine on the northern slopes is the only place to find good skiing.

Off-piste Travel Conditions:

"The avalanche prone locations are to be found, in particular, on wind-loaded slopes of all aspects above approximately 2000 m. Here as well, fresh snow drift accumulations are the main danger, but they remain small and not very widespread for the time being. They are to be avoided."SLF.ch

Forecast:

Mostly sun with a few clouds for the next two days.


Important Notice:
Snowpack formation and stability will vary as you travel throughout the mountains. It is, therefore, the responsibility of the backcountry traveler to be self-sufficient in being able to perform self-rescue should you, the traveler, be involved in an accident. Also, backcountry travelers are responsible for obtaining their own information concerning current weather conditions, snow, winds, snowfall, etc. and are responsible for educating themselves to the best possible awareness level.

Condition Key

Extreme: Wide spread areas of unstable snow exist and avalanches are certain on some slopes. Backcountry travel should be avoided.

High: Mostly unstable snow exists on a variety of aspects and slope angles. Natural avalanches are likely. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.

Considerable: Dangerous unstable slabs exist on steep terrain on certain aspects. Human triggered avalanches probable. Natural avalanches possible.

Moderate: Areas of unstable snow exist. Human triggered avalanches are possible. Larger triggers may be necessary as the snowpack becomes more stable. Use caution.

Low: Mostly stable snow exists. Avalanches are unlikely except in isolated pockets.

Useful links

www.slf.ch

www.televerbier.ch