Avalanche Forecast

The weekend saw numerous small to large (size 1 to 2) wet loose avalanches that were naturally triggered out of steep, rocky terrain features.

We expect to see similar avalanches in the coming days during periods of sunny skies and an increasing freezing level.

Use plenty of caution along alpine ridges, where cornices may be large.

Moist snow is found on all aspects up to 2000 m, which will freeze into a melt-freeze crust overnight.

The remainder of the snowpack is strong with varying hard snow layers and bonded melt-freeze crusts.

Cornices are large along many alpine ridges.

Monday Night

Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 1 to 3 cm, 30 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperature -4 °C, freezing level 1300 m.

Tuesday

Morning clouds and afternoon sunny skies with no precipitation, 20 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperature -3 °C, freezing level 1500 m.

Mix of sun and cloud with no precipitation, 40 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperature 4 °C, freezing level 2700 m.

Mix of sun and cloud with no precipitation, 10 km/h variable wind, treeline temperature 7 °C, freezing level 3500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.