Avalanche Forecast

No new avalanches were reported on Wednesday.

Past evidence of wet loose avalanches (size 1 to 2) and old slabs are still visible, such as this one from Sutton Peak area.

NOTE: Observations are currently very limited in this region.

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No overnight recovery and continued high freezing levels on Thursday transformed the top 25 cm of snow into moist or wet surfaces.

The snowpack is generally well-settled and strong.

Lower elevations are melting out rapidly.

Thursday Night

Clear. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 8° C. Freezing level 3500 m.

Friday

Sunny with increasing cloudiness by midday. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level lowering to 2000 m.

Saturday

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level lowering to 1500 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
• A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
• Avalanche danger will increase as the surface crust breaks down.