Avalanche conditions are expected to remain touchy. Weak basal snow and a deep storm layer should be given time to settle. Watch for windslabs in exposed locations. Conservative route selection is advised through the weekend. JPK
Problemas de aludes
Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Likely
Tamaño
1–3
Storm Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Likely
Tamaño
1–3
Weather Forecast
Cold arctic air has become established in the forecast area with temperatures expected to dip to -27C. Overnight cooling may wring a centimeter or two more snow out of the previous air mass, but the clearing trend should be firmly established on Saturday.
Snowpack Summary
40 to 60 cm of storm snow on facets, surface hoar, and rain crust have produced a touchy snow pack at all elevations. Shooting cracks and whoomphing are common throughout the forecast area. Windslabs can be expected on all exposed aspects.
Avalanche Summary
Poor visibility limited avalanche sightings today, but the ski areas are reporting widespread natural activity to size 2.5.