Avalanche Forecast
Recently formed wind slabs may be reactive to human triggering.
Data is very sparse this time of year. During periods of uncertainty, a cautious approach is always recommended.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported recently, but observations have been very limited in this region.
Snowpack Summary
A widespread surface crust is expected to have formed after Thursday's warming event. The new snowfall from Friday and Saturday is expected to have been redistributed by moderate winds in wind-exposed terrain.
There are three notable weak layers from February and March in the middle of the snowpack. These layers have recently gone dormant and are not expected to pose a hazard under the current conditions.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 900 m.
Monday
Cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy. 15 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Wednesday
Cloudy with snowfall 3-5 cm. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5