Avalanche Forecast

Low

Field observations from the Ghost are limited so please post what you are seeing on the MIN

Recent rain and warm temps have eliminated the snowpack in many valley bottom areas. At treeline and above a winter snowpack remains. The snowpack in this region is generally very thin and solar radiation will weaken it and make it more likely to slide. Rain will also rapidly overload the snowpack and may trigger natural avalanches. Think about the aspect you are on/under and the time of they day you are in these areas. Creeks can also rise quickly on a warm day stranding some climbers behind the rising water.

The weather is becoming more consistently "Spring" like with warm day time temperatures and cool mornings. Occasional snow storms will cross the region creating elevated hazards at they pass. Other weather elements that will increase the hazard are rain and or intense sun. Many areas at lower elevations have lost there snow cover but treeline and above is still fairly winter like.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• The more the snowpack warms-up and weakens, the more conservative you`ll want to be with your terrain selection.
• The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
• Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.