Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 3rd, 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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Continually assess your local conditions. Expect natural avalanche activity to increase throughout the day on steep, sun-exposed slopes.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Expect to find anywhere from 0 to 20 cm of new snow atop a widespread melt-freeze crust. The remainder of the snowpack, below the crust, is generally settled and well-bonded.

Below treeline, slopes are largely below the threshold for avalanches.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Clearing through the night. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Friday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 5 mm of precipitation. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
  • Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet

Expect both natural and human-triggered avalanches to become more likely throughout the day on steep, sun-exposed slopes. This is particularly true in areas where fresh snow lies atop the widespread crust.

Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

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

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