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Avalanche Forecast

May 4th, 2024–May 6th, 2024

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Ghost.

New snow has been running as Loose wet avalanches that have the potential to be destructive and run far. When the sun comes out, expect stability to rapidly deteriorate.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

A natural Loose wet cycle was observed over the past 24hrs on all aspects.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 60cm of recent storm snow has settled fast with the warmer temperatures. Be cautious of loose wet avalanches if the sun comes out.

Weather Summary

Rain to begin Sunday morning, turning to snow early next week. Forecast amounts up to 15cm by Wednesday.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Keep in mind that wet avalanches can be destructive due to their high density.
If triggered loose wet avalanches may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger avalanches.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Wet loose avalanches are possible whenever the sun hits the recently snow covered slopes.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2