Avalanche Forecast

High

• We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.

There is no avalanche activity to report from the last two days.

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

A hard surface crust extends to mountain top on all aspects and elevations.

The crust may break down during daytime warming. Cornices are reported to be large and looming. Be mindful of them overhead or when approaching the edge of ridges.

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

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear skies. 5-10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 5-15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Friday
Sunny. 10-20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 800 m.

Saturday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 500 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.
• Limit exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.