Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 9th, 2023 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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Continually assess conditions as you gain elevation. Larger and more reactive storm slabs will be found at higher elevations.
Avoid lee and cross loaded slopes.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Wet loose avalanches up to size 2 have been observed on an ongoing basis for the past few days. We expect this type of avalanche activity to taper off as freezing levels fall.
We suspect that rider triggerable storm and wind slab will be found at treeline and above.
Snowpack Summary
Recent storm snow with southerly winds has likely formed wind slab on west through east aspects at upper elevations. As the freezing level falls a new crust will form on all aspects at treeline and below.
A crust from late March can be found down 50 to 80 cm on all solar aspects and at treeline and below on north facing terrain. Below this crust the snowpack is generally well settled.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Stormy with up to 10 cm of new snow expected. Moderate to strong southerly winds and a low of -7°C at 1800 m.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with flurries bringing up to 5 cm of new snow. Moderate southerly winds and a high of -3°C at 1800 m.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of new snow possible. Light to moderate southwest winds and a high of -3°C at 1800 m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with the possibility of light flurries bringing trace amounts of new snow. Light westerly winds and a high of -4°C at 1800 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
- Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Avoid lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Recent storm snow and southerly winds have formed storm and wind slabs at treeline and above. The largest slabs will likely be found on West through east aspects due to wind loading.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 10th, 2023 4:00PM
