Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 27th, 2012 8:21AM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Loose Wet and Wet Slabs.

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After a week above freezing, temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing overnight. Avalanche danger will be linked to temperatures and solar radiation. Danger will be lowest early in the day when temps are cool and solar radiation low.

Summary

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet
After a week above freezing, temperatures dropped overnight producing a thin surface freeze. This crust will break down rapidly with daytime warming.

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

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

2 - 3

Wet Slabs

An icon showing Wet Slabs
Avalanche control yesterday triggered some wet slabs with crowns 40cm or more deep. Loose wet avalanches, or cornice failures could trigger these slabs.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

2 - 4

Valid until: Apr 28th, 2012 8:00AM