Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 26th, 2017 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Loose Wet, Cornices and Deep Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
15 cm of snow is expected above tree-line by late Thursday afternoon. This snow will come in with light W winds that will shift to North. The freezing level will rise to 2000 m Thursday. Snow will continue into Saturday with 25 cm total.
Snowpack Summary
20 cm of loose new snow sits over a melt freeze crust in many locations above tree line. The mid-pack is consolidated and bridges the weak base. The bottom snowpack is a mix of weak facets and depth hoar.
Avalanche Summary
Some small solar point releases noted out of rocky areas today.
Confidence
Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Thursday
Problems
Loose Wet
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
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Cornices
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 27th, 2017 4:00PM