High freezing levels and strong solar radiation are keeping wet loose avalanches possible.
Reduce exposure to steep, sunny slopes during periods of intense sun.
Wet avalanches remain possible as freezing levels continue to soar and clear skies increase solar radiation. Steep, slopes that face the sun are the most likely trigger areas and the problem is generally isolated to upper elevations.
No new avalanches have been reported.
Wet loose avalanche activity has tapered, forecasted clear skies and high freezing levels may keep this problem lingering.
A saturated upper snowpack overlies a crust that is breaking down at lower elevations where the entire snowpack is saturated.
The mid/lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.
Average treeline snow depth is 100 to 140 cm, and the snowpack tapers rapidly with elevation.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. 3 mm of rain at treeline. 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 2800 m.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 8 °C. Freezing level 2900 m.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 10 °C. Freezing level 3100 m.
Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 mm of rain at treeline. 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 7 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
