Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 14th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Back off slopes as the snow surface becomes wet or moist from solar input.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
We haven't received any reports of new avalanches.
Please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Wind effect can be found on all aspects in the alpine. The snow surface on sun exposed slopes will likely become moist during the day.
Cornices are large and looming at this time of year.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Clearing skies with up to 2 cm of new snow in the early evening. 20 to 40 km/h north alpine wind. Treeline temperature -15°C.
Monday
Sunny. 10 to 25 km/h northeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.
Tuesday
Sunny. 5 to 15 km/h variable alpine wind. Treeline temperature -2°C.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h south alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1200 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid sun exposed slopes, especially if snow surface is moist or wet.
- Minimize your exposure time below cornices.
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
Problems
Loose Wet
Wet loose avalanches could occur on steep sun exposed slopes.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 15th, 2024 4:00PM
