Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 26th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Persistent Slabs.
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Human-triggered persistent slab avalanches remain a concern in areas not capped by a thick surface crust.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.
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Snowpack Summary
A dusting of snow overlies a thick crust capping a moist upper snowpack on all but direct north aspects above 1900 m, where dry settled snow can be found.
A significant crust/facet layer is buried 60 to 170 cm deep. It was reactive to human triggering over a week ago and continues to be reactive in snow pit tests. Human-triggering remains a concern on northerly aspects above 1800 m.
Below the crust, the snowpack is well settled.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C with freezing level reaching 1500 m.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C with freezing level reaching 1700 m.
Friday
Mostly sunny with a few clouds. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C with freezing level reaching 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Conditions may have improved, but be mindful that deep instabilities are still present.
- Use caution on large alpine slopes, especially around thin areas that may propagate to deeper instabilities.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Problems
Persistent Slabs
Concern remains for human-triggering the persistent weak layer on sheltered north aspects above 1800 m. If triggered, avalanches will be large and destructive. Avoid shallow snowpack areas where triggering is more likely.
Aspects: North, North East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 27th, 2024 4:00PM
