Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 22nd, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Loose Wet.
Lucas Gurba,
Increased avalanche activity at peak solar will be the primary concern. Pay close attention to the aspect of the slopes you are traveling on and the strength of the sun.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Wed: Partially cloudy with alpine temps rising to +4. Winds M-S from the west. FL 2800m
Thur: Partially cloudy with trace precip. Alpine temps around zero. Winds decreasing through the day. FL 2000m
Fri: Partially cloudy with alpine temps around zero. Winds M-SW. FL 2000m
Snowpack Summary
Wind slabs 20-60cm deep at alpine and treeline. Below 2000m is a melt freeze crust of varying thickness. This overlies old windslabs and the March 3 rain crust. Feb 15 crust down 70-120 cm exists up to 2000m. Lower snowpack is well settled 1F to P. HS 250-300 cm near the continental divide.
Avalanche Summary
Numerous natural loose wet avalanches to sz 1.5 were observed this week from steep terrain and rocks at peak solar. Several natural windslab avalanches, sz 1 -2, were observed in alpine lees on the weekend. Please report any observations to the Mountain Information Network
Confidence
Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain
Problems
Wind Slabs
20-50cm windslabs in treeline and alpine lees. Several natural windslab avalanches, size 1-2, were observed Saturday on north and east alpine lees.
- Watch for pockets of windslab in steep alpine features.
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Wet
Steep rocky solar slopes.
- Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 25th, 2022 4:00PM
