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Kernpunkte

Around the compass, avalanche danger is MODERATE where new snow slabs up, and human-triggered avalanches are POSSIBLE. Today's avalanches, up to 1 foot deep by this afternoon, will run fast and far on "greasy", slick bed surfaces, and stack up more debris than we might expect.

I am in an assessment mindset, today -- Along with some surfy turns, I'm watching the developing storm slab and how it is acting to my additional weight and bonding to the old snow surface.

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  • Storm Slabs

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    On all aspects from mid-to upper elevations expect our new snow to form a storm slab by the end of the day. Building on a variety of old, firm snow surfaces, I will be paying keen attention to how well this new snow is bonding to the old surface as well as how it is reacting to my additional weight. This storm rolled in wet and warm, and my guess is that things are bonding well -- but that is where the uncertainty lives! Keep in mind that if the wind picks up, this could aid the new snow in its transformation into a slab increase the chances of triggering a slide as a rider.

    Here is a few things I am thinking about when dealing with storm slabs:

    • Use hasty, on-the-fly tests and small, non-consequential test slopes to stomp around and gain information about the new snow.
    • Remember, even a small slab could knock you off your feet and take you for a long and wild ride.
    • Although uncommon, storm slabs can be triggered remotely -- Use good travel protocol and only expose one rider to a given hazard at a time!

Recent Activity

No new avalanche activity has been reported from across the range in the past 24 hours. But John C was out and about near Hayden on Monday noting some old wet snow activity and providing a great write up on his travels -- Check it out, here.

John C was out and about around Hayden, noting old wet snow activity and providing great insight to our current snowpack set-up (via John C.)

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Snow and Weather

Nowcast - Overnight we received our first "substantial" snowfall since the first week of March. As of 0500, under southwesterly flow the range received 2-5" with nearly .5" of SWE. Winds are a bit all over the map, but generally blow from the southwest averaging 10 MPH gusting up to 30 MPH. Many places kicked off as rain below 9,500' but it looks like the line is slowly creeping down in elevation.

Forecast - For today, expect mild temperatures and snow to continue to pile up, with an additional 3-6"of dense, heavy snow possible by dinner time. Winds look to bump and veer to the northwest, averaging 15 MPH with gusts getting into the mid-30's near upper elevation ridges and peaks.

Futurecast - Things shift to a northwesterly flow, and the second bout from this system arriving tomorrow should be colder, bringing additional accumulating snowfall to both the mountains and the valley. On the high end, we could see upwards of 1-2' of snow with over 1.5" of SWE by the end of the week.

Travel Conditions - I wouldn't go as far as to say we are back yet, but conditions are improving! A late start today should bring about the best chance for good, surfy conditions with substantial snow stacking up by the end of the day. Remember, all this new snow will be falling on a variety of firm, old surfaces, and it will take a little while till we stack up a nice cushion, especially for the sled. With my human-powered hat on today, I am seeking moderate slope angles where new snow is not sluffing or sliding, and I am not feeling the old snow surface on every single turn.

General Announcements

We are always looking for snow and avalanche observations or just general riding conditions. Reach out to us with questions, concerns, or if you see anything in your travels! Contact us directly through the info below:

Craig Gordong | [email protected] | 801-231-2170

Andrew Nassetta | [email protected] | 860-460-8142

This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions, and local variations always occur. This forecast was issued on April, 01 at 06:00 and expires 24 hours after it was issued. We'll update this information by about 7:00 AM tomorrow.

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