The high pressure continues, bringing warmer temperatures to the latter part of the forecast period. Look out for unconsolidated pockets of recent snowfall, which could be affected by warming and solar input.
Where these pockets do not exist, you can still expect to find surface crust.
Wet loose avalanches will likely be more prevalent later in the forecast period. Decreased cloud cover, and higher temps will increase the likelihood this problem.
No new avalanches observed.
Snow surfaces are variable. Near ridgecrest, the surface consists of wind effected or scoured pockets, while sheltered areas are holding up to 10cm of recent snow. Surface snow sits on a crust at all elevations. Below, is a layer of facets. The mid pack consists of settled snow, and the lower snowpack is refrozen rain effected layers.
Tuesday
Sunny with cloudy periods. Alpine Low of -4 °C, High of 1 °C. SW wind at 10-25 km/h. Freezing level of 2600 m.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. Alpine Low of 1 °C, High of 5 °C. West wind at 15-35 km/h. Freezing level of 3300 m.
Thursday
Sunny with cloudy periods. Alpine Low of 4 °C, High of 6 °C. Wind gusting to 40 km/h. Freezing level of 3500 m.
Current weather forecast: Mountain Weather Forecast
