Cornices
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
- Wahrscheinlichkeit
- Unlikely
- Größe
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A decent to strong snow surface refreeze is expected to have occurred last night with near to below freezing air temperatures and clear skies. Warming air temperatures and light winds this morning will allow for snow surface melt on E-SE-S-SW-W aspects as the day progresses. Anticipate firm snow surface conditions prior to the onset of melt mid to late morning. Some small areas of loose wet instabilities could form this afternoon but are not expected to present a significant hazard to backcountry travelers.
Sliding falls on firm snow surfaces remain a concern. While conditions will gradually soften in areas of direct sun exposure, previously wind scoured NW-N-NE aspects will remain firm all day. Incorporate how to manage the hazard associated with travel on firm snow surfaces into today's travel plan. It would be easy to get into an undesirable position on steep terrain under the current conditions.