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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 1st, 2019–Apr 2nd, 2019

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: South Coast.

Looks like it will be another mostly sunny day on Tuesday. Although unlikely, loose wet avalanches have potential to run on steep slopes facing the sun during the warmest part of the day.

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable on Tuesday

Weather Forecast

TUESDAY: Cloudy with sunny periods / light northeast wind / alpine temperature 7 C / freezing level 2000 mWEDNESDAY: Rain or wet snow, accumulation 10-15 cm at upper elevations / moderate southwest wind / alpine temperature 2 C / freezing level 1500 mTHURSDAY: Rain or wet snow, accumulation 5-10 cm cm at upper elevations / moderate south wind / alpine temperature 1 C / freezing level 1400 m

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported recently.

Snowpack Summary

The upper snowpack is likely moist or wet. Freezing temperatures overnight are possibly creating a crust on the surface at upper elevations. With warm air temperatures and sunshine you can expect the crust to break down and become moist or wet snow again as the day progresses.