Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Glacier.
Weather Forecast
Rain showers that began this morning will continue throughout the day, amounting to 9mm of precipitation. Alpine temperatures will reach 15 with freezing levels climbing to 3500m. A moisture laden SW flow continues to dominate the weekend with ongoing rain and high daytime temperatures. Overnight temps are expected to drop somewhat next week.
Snowpack Summary
Sustained warm temperatures have led to poor overnight recovery of the snowpack with moist isothermal snow in the top 1m. Rain started early this morning and will continue throughout the day. Snow is disappearing rapidly from lower elevations.
Avalanche Summary
Natural avalanche cycles continue to occur with daytime warming with loose wet avalanches.
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely - Very Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Wet Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 2 - 3
Cornices
Aspects: North, North East, East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 3