Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 5th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Mainly cloudy and cool at upper elevations will maintain surface crusts and keep the avalanche danger at Low.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
Snowpack Summary
Expect to find a melt-freeze crust or moist snow on the surface. The remainder of the snowpack, below the crust, is generally settled and well-bonded.
Below treeline, slopes are largely below the threshold for avalanches.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Mainly clear. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Saturday
Mainly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow above 1200 m. 15 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Sunday
Mainly cloudy with 1 to 2 cm of snow above 1200 m. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Monday
Mainly cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow above 1400 m. 30 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Lingering wind slabs may be a concern in steep high alpine terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 6th, 2024 4:00PM
