Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 21st, 2016 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Loose Wet.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includePrecipitation is in the forecast. We hope for snow, but expect plenty of rain. SH
Summary
Weather Forecast
Continued high freezing levels Friday as Easterly winds provide upslope snow and /or rain Friday evening. A cooling trend for the weekend with current forecasts showing up to 30mm from Friday night to Sunday night possible. Snow should fall at higher elevations, but expect plenty of rain for a large part of the forecast period.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack is enduring repeated freeze/thaw cycles with very high overnight freezing levels the past few nights. Avalanche danger predominantly relates to temperature, sun affect and surface crust integrity under these conditions (spring).
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches observed or reported today however afternoon loose/wet avalanches are a daily occurrence.
Confidence
Problems
Loose Wet
Minimal crust recovery is expected Friday AM. If it is not significantly frozen when you start you trip early in the morning, make other plans.
- Watch for clues, like sluffing off of cliffs, that the snowpack is warming up.
- Travel early on frozen crusts before the heat of the day.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 22nd, 2016 4:00PM