In the midst of big storm. Critical loads have been reached.
Problemas de aludes
Loose Dry
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Very Likely
Tamaño
1–2
Large sloughs can be expected in all steep terrain and gully features.
Storm Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Likely - Very Likely
Tamaño
1–3
Soft slabs in wind loaded areas up to 40 cm in the alpine overlying a variety of weak layers. Critical loading has been reached and natural avalanche cycle in on the way.
Weather Forecast
Storm is continuing to bring up to 30cm more snow and moderate winds till at least Friday morning. Winds will switch from S to NE . A cold front will bring clear skies and cold temperatures lasting throughout the weekend.
Snowpack Summary
40 to 70cm of snow has fallen in the alpine and this will have drifted with the winds. This storm snow overlies a weak snowpack consisting of rain crusts and facets. Suspected wind affect and soft slabs at tree line and above.
Avalanche Summary
Loose avalanches to size 2 at all elevations. Soft slab avalanches suspected at and above tree line to 2.5
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Friday