Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 24th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
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Avalanche Canada
Recent storm snow may not be bonding well to an underlying crust. Carefully access conditions before committing to larger slopes.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you visit the backcountry, please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
5 to 15 cm of heavy snow may have accumulated over a widespread, thick crust at higher elevations.
Wet surface snow is likely to be found at lower elevations due to above-freezing temperatures and possible light rain.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong, with no concerns at this time.
Check out this MIN for recent conditions near Mt.Washington.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Cloudy with 0 to 6 cm of new snow possible. 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature drops to around -4 °C. Freezing level drops to between 1000 and 1200 m.
Monday
Cloudy with 2 to 15 cm of new snow possible. 25 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around - 1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1300 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy with 5 to 20 cm of new snow possible . 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1300 m.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 10 to 25 cm of new snow possible. Up to 80 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1300 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
- Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
- Carefully evaluate bigger terrain features on an individual basis before committing to them.
Problems
Storm Slabs
A combination of accumulated recent and fresh storm snow may not be bonded well to an underlying crust above 1300 m. Expect dry snow above this elevation with light rain/wet snow below.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 25th, 2024 4:00PM
