Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 5th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

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Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.

Cold winter snow may still exist on northerly alpine slopes.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported. Localized loose wet avalanches may still be possible on steep slopes during sunny breaks.

Snowpack Summary

At lower elevations, a moist snowpack or a surface crust is found. At higher elevations, 0 to 15 cm of recent snow has accumulated over a crust or moist snow. Snow surface of high north-facing alpine slopes remains dry.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Mostly clear. 15 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with 3 to 5 cm of new snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Monday

Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of new snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
  • The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.

Valid until: Apr 6th, 2024 4:00PM