Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 1st, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Avalanche danger may increase through the day as surface crusts break down with afternoon warming.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
There are no new avalanches to report over the past few days.
Snowpack Summary
A weak surface crust has likely formed overnight over a moist or wet upper snowpack This crust may break down throughout the day as the temperature warms.
The middle of the snowpack is generally well bonded.
Near the bottom of the snowpack, there are a series of crusts and facets that are more prominent in shallow areas.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with clear periods. Alpine wind 15 to 30 km/h from the south. Treeline temperature 1 °C, freezing level 2300 m.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. Alpine wind southwest 10 to 25 km/h. Treeline temperature 0 °C, freezing level 2000 m.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries, accumulation 5-10 cm. Alpine wind northeast 20 to 40 km/h. Treeline temperature -2 °C, freezing level 1500 m.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Alpine wind southwest 10 to 20 km/h. Treeline temperature -4 °C, freezing level 1000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
- As surface loses cohesion due to melting, loose wet avalanches become common in steeper terrain.
Problems
Loose Wet
As the warm temperatures continue, wet loose avalanches are still possible from steep terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 2nd, 2024 4:00PM
