Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 16th, 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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Elevated avalanche danger may exist in areas that have received 10 cm or more of recent snow atop a crust, particularly during periods of intense solar radiation and daytime warming.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported. However, field observations are currently very limited.

Snowpack Summary

Anywhere from 0 to 10 cm of new snow sits atop a widespread melt-freeze crust, existing across all aspects and elevations except for north-facing alpine terrain.

A series of variable melt-freeze crusts exist in the upper snowpack.

The lower snowpack is generally well-bonded and strong.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level at valley bottoms.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Friday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet

The likelihood of both slab and loose avalanches will increase with daytime warming and sun exposure, particularly in areas that recently received new snow.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Apr 17th, 2024 4:00PM

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