Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 11th, 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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Localized danger may exist on steep slopes with wet snow.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
A few small (size 1) avalanches were reported over the past few days including:
Wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes and at low elevations.
Human-triggered wind slabs on north-facing slopes.
Looking forward, wet loose avalanches will become more likely as skies clear and the freezing level rises.
Snowpack Summary
10 to 20 cm of dry snow may be found on north-facing slopes. Surfaces will gradually become wet over the next few days with rising freezing levels and sun exposure.
The facet/crust layer that caused large avalanches in March is buried 100 to 150 cm deep and is unlikely to trigger under the current conditions.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with up to 1 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Friday
Mix of sun and cloud. 35 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level 2400 m.
Saturday
Sunny. 15 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +6 °C. Freezing level 2800 m.
Sunday
Sunny. 15 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +8 °C. Freezing level 3200 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow 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 avalanches are possible on steep slopes exposed to heat or sun.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 12th, 2024 4:00PM
