Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 10th, 2021 4:00PM
The alpine rating is
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating isGrant Statham,
Cold temperature and generally light winds will keep the danger LOW for one more day. New snow is accumulating in different amounts in different valleys (spring) so pay close attention to local accumulations where the alpine danger could be MODERATE.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Up to 10 cm expected in some areas by Thursday morning before it clears up and becomes a beautiful day. Sunny with cool temps (-20 to -5) through the day and relatively light winds. Temperatures will warm up for the weekend with freezing levels expected to reach 2500 m on Saturday.
Snowpack Summary
Fresh snow in spotty areas from spring squalls, but mostly firm surface crust on south aspects up to at least 2600 m with softer snow found on north aspects. Minimal recent wind effect at higher elevations except in steep, alpine gullies. Profile at 2200 m today showed the Feb. 19 and Jan. 27 facets in the upper meter but no results on column test.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches reported today except sluffing in alpine gullies during the short storm.
Confidence
Valid until: Mar 11th, 2021 4:00PM