Avalanche Forecast
Regions: South Rockies.
Confidence
Poor - Due to limited field observations for the entire period
Weather Forecast
Saturday: Light to locally moderate precipitation possible through the overnight period Friday to Saturday with the passage of a cold front. Freezing level 1300m. Winds strong from the southwest switching to moderate west.Sunday and Monday: A broad upper trough of low pressure brings unsettled conditions. Mainly cloudy with the chance for light to locally moderate convective precipitation. Freezing level to remain at 1300m.
Avalanche Summary
Loose wet or moist snow is expected to continue to release naturally from steep terrain or rocky areas at lower elevations if temperatures rise and the sun comes out.
Snowpack Summary
Overnight freezing has consolidated previously loose wet snow at treeline and above. Recent moderate winds may have developed windslabs at upper elevations. Surface crusts are expected to break down during the day and then re-freeze overnight. Moist or wet snow below treeline is not expected to have much of a recovery and may continue to be isothermal and weak.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Loose Wet
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 4