Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 7th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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A robust crust extending to mountain tops has made mountain travel difficult.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
A robust crust exists on the snow surface up to mountain tops.
Where snow still exists below treeline, it is isothermal and travel is very challenging.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Cloudy. No new snow expected. Light southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -6 °C. Freezing level around 750 m.
Thursday
Cloudy. 0-1 cm of snow expected. Light west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -6 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Friday
Mostly sunny. 1-3 cm of snow expected. Light north or northeast ridgetop wind. Freezing level dropping to valley bottom overnight, rising to 1000 m through the day.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. No new snow expected. Light to moderate west ridgetop wind. Freezing level dropping to valley bottom overnight, rising to 1000 m through the day.
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.
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
Valid until: Feb 8th, 2024 4:00PM
