Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 21st, 2016 4:14PM
The alpine rating is Persistent Slabs and Cornices.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeIce climbers should pay attention to how warm it is getting at lower elevations. Plan your day accordingly.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Mixed sun and cloud with freezing levels rising to 1800-200 m on Tuesday. Some isolated flurries forecast for Wednesday and Thursday.
Snowpack Summary
A variety of buried suncrusts exist in upper meter of the snowpack on west through east aspects up to alpine elevations. The mid and lower pack is generally well settled in most areas. Some isolated shallow snow-pack areas have weaker facets near the base.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported today.
Confidence
Problems
Persistent Slabs
Several buried suncrusts exist in the upper pack on on S through E and W aspects. Pay attention to these crusts as they may be potential sliding layers.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
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Cornices
Large cornices exist on lee aspects. Several cornice falls have been observed recently. Minimize your exposure to these hazards and the avalanches they may trigger.
- Cornices become weak with daytime heating, so travel early on exposed slopes.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
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Valid until: Mar 22nd, 2016 4:00PM