Avalanche Forecast
Issued: May 1st, 2021 8:00AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
Mike Smallwood,
While its been raining in the valley new wet snow has been building up on slopes above regularly traveled routes and releasing as natural avalanches
Summary
Weather Forecast
Rain before a high pressure ridge moves in briefly
Saturday cloudy, scattered flurries, 4cm wet snow, rain to treeline. high -2, moderate W wind, freezing level 1900m
Sunday sun and cloud, no precipitation, light W wind, freezing level 2100m
Monday cloudy, flurries, 4cm wet snow, rain to treeline, high -1, light SW wind, freezing level 2100m
Snowpack Summary
A spring snowpack is rain soaked and contains several crusts. Very high N alpine may hold dry snow if you can get there. Check out this link for more info on spring conditions. Expect the forecasted rain and warm temperatures to continue to destabilize the snowpack.
Avalanche Summary
Two new loose wet avalanches to size 2.5 were observed Friday and several from late Thursday evening triggered by rain and warm temperatures. Cornice falls and glide slabs have been releasing more frequently recently.
Confidence
Problems
Loose Wet
A poor overnight crust recovery, rain soaked upper snowpack and new wet snow will make wet slides easy to trigger. Its possible for wet slides to release naturally, be aware of the potential for slopes above to release
- Use extra caution on slopes if the snow is moist or wet.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: May 2nd, 2021 8:00AM
