Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 1st, 2015 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

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New windslabs near rigdecreasts and continued cornice growth require some caution.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Light snow and moderately cool temperatures are forecast. Expect localized convection including gusty winds and short intense precipitation.

Snowpack Summary

Below treeline the snow pack is a thick melt-freeze crust.10-20 cm of new snow in the alpine is forming wind slabs on east and north aspects. The midpack above treeline is well settled and overlies a weak facetted base. These basal facets have not been reactive recently, but should still be considered when making terrain choices.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed or reported today.

Confidence

Due to the quality of field observations

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

Windslabs have formed below ridgecrests, often on old crusts. New soft cornice buildup continues.

  • Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Apr 2nd, 2015 4:00PM