Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 4th, 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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Strong solar radiation will likely impact the surface snow.

Watch for unstable snow on steep terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Snowpack Summary

At lower elevations, a moist snowpack or a surface crust is found. At higher elevations, up to 15 cm of snow has accumulated over a crust or moist snow. Snow surface of high north-facing alpine slopes remains dry.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. 15 to 25 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Friday

Mostly sunny. 15 to 25 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level rising to 1500 m.

Saturday

Cloudy with 2 to 4 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with 2 to 4 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet

Small wet loose avalanches will become likely with daytime heating and solar exposure. Be cautious around sun-exposed slopes where recent snow overlays a melt-freeze crust.

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

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Apr 5th, 2024 4:00PM

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