Triggering large persistent slab avalanches may remain possible in specific alpine areas.
Avoid steep or convex slopes in the alpine where triggering slabs is more likely.
A few large slab avalanches were recently reported on a variety of aspects on steep alpine slopes. They likely failed on either a crust or a weak layer of surface hoar down 30 to 70 cm.
No new avalanches were reported in this region on Sunday.
Numerous recent slab avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported on a variety of aspects in the alpine on Saturday.
The slab avalanches likely failed on either a crust or a weak layer of surface hoar, depending on the aspect of the slope. Strong solar radiation often increases the likelihood of triggering both loose and slab avalanches. See MIN 1 and 2.
A mix of wind affected and soft snow can be found in the alpine. Sunny aspects have a crust on the surface that may soften with daytime heating.
A few large slab avalanches were recently reported on a variety of aspects on steep alpine slopes. They likely failed on either a crust or a weak layer of surface hoar down 30 to 70 cm.
Cornices are large and looming at this time of year.
Monday night
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 600 m.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 5 to 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
