Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 21st, 2016 4:14PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Persistent Slabs and Cornices.

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Ice 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

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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.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

2 - 3

Cornices

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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.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

2 - 3

Valid until: Mar 22nd, 2016 4:00PM