Avalanche Forecast

High

• Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.

Some small wet loose sluffs have been reported in the region in the last couple of days.

Conditions are spring-like: If daytime warming weakens the surface crust, wet loose avalanches may become possible on steep slopes facing the sun.

In general, a hard surface crust extends to mountain top on all aspects and elevations.

The crust may break down during daytime warming. Cornices are large and fragile following the last storm. Be mindful of them during this warming trend.

Otherwise, the snowpack is well consolidated, with multiple crusts and rounded grains, with no additional layers of concern.

Monday Night

Clear sky. 15-25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2800 m.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 15-20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.

Wednesday
Sunny. 10-20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.