Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 4th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Wet.

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Even short windows of sun may be enough to initiate wet loose avalanches. Watch for surface snow becoming moist and avoid steep terrain, especially where terrain traps are present.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

Numerous natural and rider triggered wet loose avalanches up to size 2 were reported on all aspects and elevations on Wednesday.

Snowpack Summary

7 to 12 cm of new snow has buried a surface crust on all aspects and elevations.

A persistent weak layer of facets sits on top of a second buried crust down 80 to 180 cm. This layer is unlikely to be human-triggered in areas where a thick crust above the weak layer is present.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Cloudy with isolated flurries, 5 to 8 cm. 20 to 25 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3° C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 2 to 4 cm of snow. 15 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3° C. Freezing level 1900 m.

Saturday

Cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0° C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Sunday

Partly cloudy, 10 to 15 km/h ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0° C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Loose avalanches may start small but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
  • Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet

10 to 12 cm of new snow may become moist with even short windows of sun.

Aspects: South East, South, South West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Apr 5th, 2024 4:00PM

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