Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 18th, 2016 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Loose Wet.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeHigh freezing levels (3800m!) and poor overnight recovery are expected until Thursday. Time to get the mountain bike out of the garage.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Freezing level will climb to 3800m and remain there until Thursday based on our weather models. Little overnight recovery will occur if this becomes true.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack is enduring repeated freeze/thaw cycles. The last few days the overnight freeze was substantial but this will change as of today. Avalanche danger predominantly relates to temperature under these conditions (spring).
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches observed or reported today however it is likely that afternoon loose/wet avalanches are a daily occurrence.
Confidence
Problems
Loose Wet
Little overnight recovery is expected over the next few days. If it is not significantly frozen when you start you trip early in the morning, make other plans.
- Travel early on frozen crusts before the heat of the day.
- Watch for clues, like sluffing off of cliffs, that the snowpack is warming up.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 19th, 2016 4:00PM