Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 23rd, 2024 11:30AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet and Wind Slabs.
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Avoid steep slopes during periods of heavy rain.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Several wind slab avalanches have been observed on alpine features over the past few days (up to size 2). However, the main concern on Saturday will be wet loose avalanches caused by the rain.
Snowpack Summary
The top 30 to 40 cm of soft dry snow will become rain-soaked on Saturday.
This soft snow sits atop a widespread crust layer. The snow is generally strong and bonded beneath this crust.
Snow depths in wind-sheltered areas average about 100 cm.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Cloudy. 20 km/h southwest wind. Mountain temperatures around -5 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with heavy rain, up to 50 mm in the south and 30 mm in the north. 60 km/h south wind. Freezing level climbing to 1200 m with mountain temperatures around +2 °C.
Sunday
Flurries with up to 5 cm of snow overnight then partly clearing skies throughout the day. 40 km/h west wind. Mountain temperatures cooling to -8 °C.
Monday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h southwest wind. Mountain temperatures around -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Minimize exposure during periods of heavy loading from rain.
- The first few hours of rain will likely be the most dangerous period.
- Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
Problems
Loose Wet
Rain will weaken the surface and increase the likelihood of both natural and human-triggered loose avalanches in steep terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Wind Slabs
Old wind slabs may temporarily become weak during the periods of heavy rain.
Aspects: North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 24th, 2024 11:30AM
