Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 1st, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Avalanche danger may increase through the day as surface crusts break down with afternoon warming.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
On Thursday there were several explosives controlled size 2-2.5 wet slab avalanches running in steep alpine terrain.
Snowpack Summary
A weak surface crust has likely formed overnight over a moist or wet upper snowpack This crust may break down throughout the day as the temperature warms.
There is a layer of sugary facets that are buried 30-50 cm deep and in some places may sit 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
Thursday Night
Cloudy with clear periods. Alpine wind southwest 10 to 40 km/h. Treeline temperature 2 °C, freezing level 2500 m.
Friday
Mainly cloudy. Alpine wind southwest 10-20 km/h. Treeline temperature 0 °C, freezing level 2100 m.
Saturday
Mainly cloudy with 5-10 cm of snow. Alpine wind northeast 20-40 km/h. Treeline temperature -2 °C, freezing level 1600 m.
Sunday
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries. Alpine wind southwest 10-20 km/h. Treeline temperature -4 °C, freezing level 1000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
- As surface loses cohesion due to melting, loose wet avalanches become common in steeper terrain.
Problems
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 2nd, 2024 4:00PM
