Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 8th, 2019 3:54PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Confidence
High -
Weather Forecast
FRIDAY NIGHT: Clear skies, light northeast wind, alpine temperature -12 C.SATURDAY: Clear skies, light northeast wind, alpine temperature -11 C, freezing level 1000 m.SUNDAY: Clear skies, light northwest wind, alpine temperature -9 C, freezing level 1200 m.MONDAY: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 5 cm, light to moderate southwest wind, alpine temperature -7 C, freezing level 1200 m.
Avalanche Summary
Numerous small storm slab and loose dry avalanches were triggered naturally, by skiers, and explosives on Thursday within the recent snow.
Snowpack Summary
Around 10 to 20 cm of recent snow overlies a variety of surfaces, including wind-affected snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, soft and faceted snow in shaded and sheltered areas, and a melt-freeze crust on steep southerly slopes.The middle and lower snowpack is well-settled.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 9th, 2019 2:00PM