Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 25th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Loose Wet.
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Small avalanches are possible on wind-loaded and sun-exposed slopes.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Recent reports indicate small wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes (size 1 to 1.5).
Small wind slabs possibly formed on Wednesday.
Snowpack Summary
Recent storms delivered 15 to 25 cm of snow to higher elevations and possibly formed wind slabs in lee terrain.
Surfaces below 1500 m are experiencing daily melt-freeze cycles.
Large cornices are present and could weaken with daytime warming.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. 15 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Friday
Mostly sunny. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Saturday
Increasing cloud with 1 to 3 cm of snow in the afternoon. 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
Sunday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
- Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
- Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs may exist in steep alpine terrain and along ridges. Expect newly formed wind slabs on Sunday.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Wet
Wet loose avalanches are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes.
Aspects: South East, South, South West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 26th, 2024 4:00PM
