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  • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
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Kernpunkte

Under warm weather, the snowpack continues to settle and stabilize.

It is becoming less likely to trigger an avalanche but it is still possible that one could break into old, weak faceted snow.

The danger rating is MODERATE on steep slopes above 9500' that face northwest, north, northeast and east.

I am still holding my cards tight and you won't see me in the described terrain.

Lawinenprobleme

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
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    Basically, the only real threat out there right now is the chance that a person could trigger an avalanche that breaks into weak, faceted snow that formed in January. The weak layer is about two feet deep. It has been gaining strength. The slab on top of it is also quite strong. These two factors make the likelihood of triggering something not all that great. However, I find it difficult to trust a snowpack with a layer of buried facets.

Snow and Weather

General Conditions: Springtime conditions prevail. Temperatures were warm enough on Sunday to make the snow on almost all aspects at all elevations damp. There may be just a hint of dry powder on the steeper, higher, due-north-facing terrain. Temperatures were around 40°F on Sunday and dropped down to around freezing overnight. Wind has been light from the southwest. You'll find sun crusts on almost every aspect this morning.

Mountain Weather: Warm weather is in the forecast this week. This is going to take a big hit on the already shallow snowpack. Today we'll see high temperatures well into the 40s. Wind from the southwest starts out light and gradually increases in speed late this afternoon. Expect more of the same through the week with VERY warm temperatures by this weekend.

Photo below: Chris Magerl - The end of the winter seems imminent. FULL OBSERVATION HERE

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