Good spring skiing at upper elevations in sheltered locations.
Lawinenprobleme
Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible
Größe
1–2
Wind slabs have formed on lee slopes and cross loaded features at alpine and exposed tree line elevations.
Cornices
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible
Größe
1–2
Cornice are large and ominous. Give them a wide berth whenever possible.
Weather Forecast
Cooling trend with light scattered snowfall up to 5cm and light to moderate Southwesterly winds.
Snowpack Summary
15cm to 20cm of recent storm snow has been whipped up by moderate winds into a windslab condition. This rests on a supportive temperature crust which exists up to 2500m.Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above.
Avalanche Summary
Three cornice failures were noted yesterday. One initiated a size 2 slab on Parkers ridge.