Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 14th, 2019 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
A trough strengthens offshore in the Aleutians on Monday morning. This will push cool and unsettled air over our region. Monday: A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. Precipitation: Trace. Treeline temperature: Low -9 °C, High -4 °C.Ridge wind: light West. Freezing level: 1700 metres.
Snowpack Summary
Light snowfall and moderate SW wind building pockets of slab in the alpine. A supportive crust exists to 2,100m on all aspects and extends into the alpine on solar slopes. A winter snowpack remains on N alpine aspects, with a weak faceted layer down 20-50cm remaining a concern, and a facetted mid/lower snowpack that is weak in shallow areas.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche activity has been observed or reported.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
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Persistent Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
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Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 15th, 2019 4:00PM