It's a good time to explore more complex terrain, start your day early and end early.
Be sure to verify conditions before committing to steep slopes and back off if the snow is wet and slushy.
By Thursday a prolonged period with no significant overnight refreeze may be established. Natural wet loose avalanche activity is possible.
No recent avalanches have been reported.
With our field team done for the season, observations are limited, so sharing observations on the Mountain Information Network is very helpful!
The snowpack is generally well-settled and strong, with a typical spring diurnal pattern in effect. Daytime warming moistens the upper snowpack, and overnight cooling usually forms a hard crust at higher elevations. Lower elevations may not refreeze and are melting out quickly.
Tuesday Night
Clear with cloudy periods. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +7 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.
Friday
Sunny. 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +9 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
