Expect storm slab formation on Tuesday with new snow, strong winds, and cooling temperatures.
Anticipate storm slab size, and likelihood to increase throughout the day. Loose wet avalanche activity may persist at lower elevations where precipitation could fall as rain.
We expect recent warm temperatures and forecast heavy precipitation to produce a natural avalanche cycle at higher elevations.
New rain and snow will fall atop generally moist snow surfaces or variable crusts. Dry snow may persist on the highest north-facing alpine slopes, but this is likely becoming increasingly hard to find.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong. At lower elevations, spring is quickly approaching.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 mm of rain. 40 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy with 10 to 30 mm of rain and/or snow. Freezing level drops to 1200 m through the day. 70 to 90 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 2 to 8 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 800 m.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
