Avalanche Forecast

High

No new natural activity observed Tues.

On Monday, a field team in the Fidelity zone was able to ski-control several dry/loose sz 1 avalanches on N aspects, as well as ski-cut a wind slab on an E aspect.

Also Monday, a field team also was able to ski-control wet/loose avalanches to sz 2 on solar aspects steeper than 35°.

There were a few small loose snow avalanches from rocky/extreme terrain in the last couple days, including human-triggered from S aspects on the Swiss Peaks.

Warm temps + solar effect are creating moist surface snow during the day and a crust overnight. Expect 20 cm of dry snow and wind slabs at upper elevation on lee features. These slabs sit atop a series of crusts on all aspects except high north faces, where they overlie dry snow.

The Feb 3rd crust, down ~110cm, is the dominant mid-pack layer and still produces isolated planar results when tested.

Below tree-line, expect spring conditions. Travel is rough at lower elevations.

Unstable spring conditions effect our region for the reminder of the week.

Tonight: Mix of sun and cloud, Alp low 1°C, Light SW ridge top winds

Wed: Cloudy/isolated flurries, Trace snow, Alp high 0°C, gusty mod SW winds, 2100m FZL.

Thurs: Flurries, 10cm, Alp high 1°C, light SW winds, 1900m FZL.

Fri: Flurries, 5-10 cm, Alp high 2°C, light winds, FZL rising to 2200m.

• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
• Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.