I have spent the last 4 days getting around the Rogers Pass region.
Overall winds have been light, precip has been in and out every day with new snow slowly accumulating, especially at higher elevations (above at least 1800m), and temps staying relatively cool with no real spikes above freezing. As a result snow quality has stayed quite good on the shady aspects, and traffic seems to be quite diminished right now. Currently above 2000m and higher you can expect some deeper trailbreaking with ski penetration around 30-40cm.
With this being the traditional deepest snowpack time of year, most glaciers are quite well filled in and travel is relatively good. Of note is the debris piles from the large natural avalanche cycle 2 weeks ago, especially in the Loop Brook drainage. There is currently around 5-10m deep of very jumbled avalanche debris filling in the creek right before the feature known as the elephant's trunk. Taking your skis off and walking is your best bet for 15 minutes.
Have fun and be safe out there
Evan Stevens
Mountain Guide
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