Light snowfall is forecast in the alpine on Wednesday afternoon. Expect to find variable snow conditions with aspect and elevation. Continue applying appropriate travel techniques for a safe day in the mountains.
Weather Forecast
TUESDAY NIGHT: Clear skies, light southwest wind, alpine temperature -1 C, freezing level 2000 m.WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with light snowfall in the afternoon, accumulation 1 to 3 cm, light to moderate southwest wind, alpine temperature -3 C, freezing level 1500 m.THURSDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 to 10 cm, light to moderate west wind, alpine temperature -2 C, freezing level 1600 m.FRIDAY: Mix of sun and clouds, light southwest wind, alpine temperature -1 C, freezing level 2000 m.
Avalanche Summary
A cornice fall was observed on Monday, which did not trigger a slab on the slope below. Otherwise, no other avalanches were observed.
Snowpack Summary
A bit of new snow is expected in the alpine on Wednesday, which will otherwise fall as rain at lower elevations. This will fall onto a hard melt-freeze crust on all aspects and elevations except for north slopes above 1800 m, where it will fall onto 10 to 30 cm of dry snow and isolated wind slabs. Snow is disappearing rapidly at lower elevations.