Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 23rd, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Watch for strong sun breaking down the surface crust.
While danger is low, continue to evaluate conditions as you travel and adjust your trip plan if conditions are not what you expect.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you go into the backcountry, please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 10 cm of heavy snow can be found over a widespread, thick crust at higher elevations. Soft and wet surface snow is found at lower elevations due to above-freezing temperatures and light rain.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong with no concerns at this time.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Clearing skies with no rain or snow expected. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Freezing level remains around 2000 m.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +6 °C. Freezing level remains around 2000 m through the day.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. 5-10 cm of snow possible. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level near 1200 m.
Tuesday
10-20 cm possible overnight.
Partly cloudy with possible flurries. 30-40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level near 1200 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
- Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
- Carefully evaluate bigger terrain features on an individual basis before committing to them.
Valid until: Mar 24th, 2024 4:00PM
