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Fri
Hochgebirge
2 · Mässig
Waldgrenze
1 · Gering
Unterhalb
1 · Gering
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Kernpunkte

We may get a brief overnight freeze. However, it won't be long in duration, and wet avalanches remain a concern, particularly in areas above 6000ft near the Cascade Crest. Steer away from cornices and consequential slopes during the warm afternoon.

Lawinenprobleme

  • Loose Wet

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible
    Größe
    1–1.5

    A brief overnight refreeze may be short-lived, and temperatures are forecasted to reach into the 40s on Thursday. The recent storm's 4-12 inches of snow has not fully transitioned into a spring melt-freeze cycle yet. This snow may slide easily on the underlying crust in steep terrain. Any wet loose avalanches will likely be larger and more consequential at upper elevations near the Cascade crest that have received higher snow totals than areas further east and lower in elevation. When you sink deeply into heavy wet snow or see new avalanches, dial it back and stick to lower angle terrain. We don't expect additional natural avalanche activity, but you could trigger these wet avalanches in steep terrain. Use caution in consequential terrain where even small avalanches can bury you in deep ravines, push you off cliffs, or into trees or rocks. 

     

    Example photo of rollerballs and developing wet loose issues we expect for Monday Photo: Andrew Kiefer

Avalanche Discussion

Expect a warm and mostly cloudy day on Thursday with just a superficial refreeze overnight at most locations. Wet avalanche activity may have already peaked, but smaller slides are still possible with warm temperatures and the occasional sun break.The East South zone is certainly not breaking any records for snowpack depths this winter. The warm temperatures associated with recent storms kept snow accumulations minimal at elevations below 6000ft. Below treeline areas have very little or no snowpack, and many southerly aspects are melted out to ridgetops. Utilizing roads and summer trails to access higher elevations with a more robust snowpack is the best option. Travel cautiously, especially at lower elevations, to avoid impacts with rocks or stumps, and beware of open creeks.

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