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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 18th, 2025–Apr 19th, 2025
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Conditions will be generally safe on Saturday, then danger will rise on the following days with potential for heavy snowfall.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No significant avalanche activity has been reported in recent days, aside from small wet loose avalanches during warm, sunny weather.

Snowpack Summary

A cooling trend will create hard, crusty surfaces, though it's uncertain if Friday night will bring a full refreeze. Light rain transitioning to snow may produce dust-on-crust conditions by Saturday afternoon. The snowpack is strong and well bonded, and continues to melt rapidly at lower elevations.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Clear. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.

Saturday

Cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow above 1800 m. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with 5 to 20 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Monday

Cloudy with 10 to 30 cm of snow. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.