We should see a gradual decrease in avalanche danger as cooling temperatures help to stabilize the snowpack.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
The avalanche cycle observed on the weekend and earlier in the week with the warming event has tapered. There is no new avalanche activity to report.
Snowpack Summary
Rain has created a moist or wet upper snowpack at all elevations. A weak surface crust may have formed overnight but will break down quickly throughout the day.
There is a layer of sugary facets that are buried 30-50 cm deep and in some places sits on a crust.
The middle and lower snowpack contains a series of crusts and faceted snow. It is likely moist to ground. Expect snow depth at treeline to be 70 to 120 cm.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Cloudy with clear periods. Alpine wind southwest 20 to 50 km/h. Treeline temperature 3 °C, freezing level 2800 m.
Thursday
Sunny with cloudy periods. Alpine wind southwest 10 to 40 km/h. Treeline temperature 4 °C, freezing level 2500 m.
Friday
Mainly cloudy. Alpine wind southwest 10-20 km/h. Treeline temperature 0 °C, freezing level 1800 m.
Saturday
Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries. Alpine wind northeast 20-40 km/h. Treeline temperature -1 °C, freezing level 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Keep in mind that wet avalanches can be destructive due to their high density.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Problems
Wet Slabs
Wet slab avalanches could fail on or step down to buried weak layers in the mid and lower snowpack resulting in large avalanches.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
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 1st, 2024 4:00PM
