Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 14th, 2024 4:00PM

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

Moderate

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

An icon showing Loose Wet

Wet loose avalanches could occur on steep sun exposed slopes.

Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Apr 15th, 2024 4:00PM

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