Avalanche activity is possible on steep solar aspects if the sun peeks out.
Confidence
Moderate - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain
Weather Forecast
FRIDAY: Light snow, falling as rain below about 1700 m. Light southerly winds. Freezing level near 1800 m.SATURDAY: Light snow, falling as rain below about 1800 m. Light winds. Freezing level near 1900 m.SUNDAY: Light snow. Light winds. Freezing level near 1200 m.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
Rain fell on the snowpack below treeline on Thursday. Snow fell at higher elevations, potentially creating new storm slabs. Recent snow overlies variable surfaces including crusts and facets, which are more likely to be problematic on shady aspects. The mid and lower snowpack are generally strong.At treeline and below, a strong spring snowpack exists. Rain may break down surface crusts, but the snowpack is expected to regain strength once the temperature drops again.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Storm Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer (a slab) of new snow that breaks within new snow or on the old snow surface. Storm-slabs typically last between a few hours and few days (following snowfall). Storm-slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.