Cornices
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- Wahrscheinlichkeit
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Challenging snow surface conditions resulting from the strong shifting winds over the last several days pose a potential problem in the backcountry. Expect to find a mix of firm scoured crusts, hard wind slabs, wind-sculpted snow, and exposed ground in wind-exposed near and above treeline terrain. Some wind-affected snow surfaces may also exist in below treeline terrain. In the most wind-sheltered below treeline terrain areas of soft snow may still exist. Avalanche activity remains unlikely, but finding a small unstable wind slab on an isolated terrain feature may not be impossible.
The difficult snow surfaces mentioned above could make traveling in exposed terrain onerous and any falls could have consequences. A travel plan that focuses on finding sheltered areas where soft snow may still exist could help find more fun snow and avoid unwanted surprises resulting from falls or an unlikely but not impossible wind slab. Continue to manage your group by using good travel techniques while moving through the backcountry.