Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Regions
South Columbia.
Stormy weather returns later this week. Until then, remain cautious on sun-exposed slopes.
Confidence
High -
Weather Forecast
MONDAY NIGHT: Clear, light north wind, alpine temperatures drop to -3 C.TUESDAY: Sunny, light northeast wind, freezing level up to 2000 m.WEDNESDAY: Increasing cloud with flurries starting in the afternoon, light southwest wind, freezing level up to 1800 m.THURSDAY: Scattered flurries bring 5-15 cm of new snow at higher elevations, light southwest wind, freezing level up to 2000 m.
Avalanche Summary
Riders have triggered a few small slabs (size 1) in north-facing alpine terrain over the past few days (see this MIN report for an example). Although small, they serve as a reminder to use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where small avalanches could have severe consequences. Small loose wet avalanches also remain possible on sun-exposed slopes.
Snowpack Summary
Most slopes have entered a daily melt-freeze cycle, with the exception of north-facing terrain above roughly 2000 m. On these colder slopes, you may find 10-20 cm of powder or isolated wind slabs. Elsewhere, the surface has been melting each day and then freezing into a hard crust overnight. Snow is disappearing rapidly at lower elevations.