Avalanche Forecast

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Tuesday is expected to be mainly dry with the potential for sunny breaks. Freezing levels are forecast to be around 1500 m in the afternoon and around 1000 m overnight. Alpine winds are expected to be light Tuesday morning and become moderate to strong by Tuesday night. The next frontal system is expected to arrive Tuesday overnight or Wednesday morning. 4-8 mm of precipitation is forecast for Wednesday with afternoon freezing levels reaching around 1500 m. Alpine winds are expected to be moderate to strong from the southwest on Wednesday. Light precipitation is expected to continue on Thursday with freezing levels remaining around 1500 m and moderate to strong alpine winds from the southwest.

No recent avalanche observations have been reported in the region but there is enough snow for avalanches at treeline and in the alpine. If you are out in the mountains, please send us your observations.

Early season snowpack observations are still very limited in the region but the threshold for avalanches has been exceeded at treeline and in the alpine. Snowpack depth is reported to be 90-110 cm at treeline and higher in the alpine. Around 15-25 cm of new snow accumulated over the weekend at higher elevations and sits over a thick crust. The snowpack tapers off drastically below treeline and only limited snow coverage is expected below around 1500m elevation. If you are out in the mountains, please send us your observations or post on the MIN.