Still winter here as more snow expected tomorrow morning. Strong winds have developed windslab conditions on lee aspects in the alpine. Monitor the incoming storm input for additional load.
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. Current winds will continue to build their mass.
Weather Forecast
A pulse of snow is expected Tuesday am but models are not agreeing to the precise amount. Could be 5-15cm depending on local influences. Winds will be light from NW. Freezing levels will be 1800m on Tuesday then a good freeze Tuesday night followed by cool temperatures on Wednesday.
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 today. One initiated a size 2 slab on Parkers ridge.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Tuesday