Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 16th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

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A surface crust has made for generally safe avalanche conditions.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

A few small (size 1) wet loose avalanches were reported on Monday.

Snowpack Summary

A dusting of snow can be found above a widespread melt-freeze crust. Surfaces may melt on sun-exposed slopes throughout the day.

The snowpack is strong and bonded.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Cloudy with 1 to 5 cm of snow. 35 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Friday

Sunny. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
  • Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.

Valid until: Apr 17th, 2024 4:00PM

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