Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 2nd, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

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Use a conservative approach to avalanche terrain, as recent storm snow likely still needs time to strengthen and stabilize.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Roughly 20 to 40 cm of recent snow, accompanied by strong winds has buried a widespread crust. In south-facing terrain, this crust is thick and supportive, while in northerly-facing terrain the crust may be breakable or not exist. In north-facing terrain, the new snow may sit atop weak surface hoar or faceted crystals.

The mid and lower snowpack contains various layers of crusts, facets, and/or surface hoar. However, none of these layers appear to be a particular concern currently.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 8 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 500 m.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 500 m.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 0 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Give the new snow time to settle and stabilize before pushing into bigger terrain.
  • Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
  • Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.

Problems

Storm Slabs

An icon showing Storm Slabs

Recent snow and wind have created widespread, reactive storm, or wind slabs.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2.5

Valid until: Apr 3rd, 2024 4:00PM