Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Where the upper snowpack remains moist wet loose avalanches may still be reactive to human triggering. Be cautious in steep terrain and near rock outcrops.
Avalanche forecast
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Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Small human-triggered avalanches remain possible in steep terrain where the snow surface remains moist.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported on Monday.
Through the weekend loose wet avalanche activity was observed up to size 2. Avalanche activity was concentrated on steep sun affected slopes during the heat of the day.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C with freezing level dropping from 2500 to 1800m by morning.
Wednesday
Mainly cloudy. 10 to 25 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C with freezing level continue to fall to 1300m.
Thursday
Mainly cloudy with 1 to 2 cm of snow. 10 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500m.
Friday
Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 25 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Keep in mind that human triggering potential persists as natural avalanching tapers off.
- A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.