Steady rain on Thursday will increase the avalanche hazard below tree-line.
Lawinenprobleme
Cornices
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible
Größe
2–3
Cornice failures are still being noted periodically on West aspects 2500-2800m.
Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Likely
Größe
1–2
Rain (5-20 mm) possible on Thursday will increase this problem below tree-line.
Deep Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Unlikely - Possible
Größe
2–4
The deep instability could be triggered by a cornice failure. It is well bridged by a solid mid-pack.
Weather Forecast
15 cm of snow is expected above tree-line by late Thursday afternoon. This snow will come in with light W winds that will shift to North. The freezing level will rise to 2000 m Thursday. Snow will continue into Saturday with 25 cm total.
Snowpack Summary
20 cm of loose new snow sits over a melt freeze crust in many locations above tree line. The mid-pack is consolidated and bridges the weak base. The bottom snowpack is a mix of weak facets and depth hoar.
Avalanche Summary
Some small solar point releases noted out of rocky areas today.
Confidence
Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Thursday