Galena Summit & Eastern Mtns

Triggering a large avalanche is unlikely, and generally stable conditions exist. You may be able to trigger small loose avalanches in very steep terrain, so be aware of the consequences of where a small slide could take you. If you or your machine are sinking more than a few inches into wet snow, consider seeking cooler or more supportable slopes. 

Our last daily Avalanche Forecast will be this Sunday, April 13th.

Triggering a large avalanche is unlikely, and conditions are generally stable. With minimal sunshine today, slopes will get a break from warming. However, greenhouse effects and warm air temperatures may still be enough to soften any thin surface crusts that formed overnight, revealing a wet, mushy snowpack below. You could trigger small wet loose slides in very steep terrain where the snow surface is wet and mushy. These slides might start small but can still knock you off your feet or even gouge deeper into the snowpack as they move downhill. If you encounter a wetted snow surface or are sinking into the snowpack past your ankles, consider seeking cooler or more supportable slopes. Remember, even small avalanches can have serious consequences in complex or extreme terrain. Give large, overhanging cornices plenty of space when traveling along ridgelines. 

Expect to encounter a variety of snow surfaces today, including firm, slick “slide-for-life” conditions. In many cases, the risk from an uncontrolled fall on hard snow may outweigh the current avalanche danger.