Glacier

The main hazard at the moment is all of the early season obstacles, barely covered by the shallow snowpack. Choose your line wisely, and ski/ride with care.

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Late last week small isolated loose dry avalanches were observed from steep alpine terrain, no new avalanches have been observed since Friday.

If you witness avalanches on your backcountry tour, please submit a MIN with your observations.

Expect a weak surface crust on steep terrain facing the sun.

The height of snow at treeline is approx. 80cm, which is 40cm below average. Many rocks/trees lurking at and just below the snow surface.

The base of the snowpack consists of weak, sugary facets.

A ridge of high pressure is giving us an extended period of dry conditions.

Tonight: Cloudy with clear periods, light SW ridge winds, low -8°C with alpine temp inversion.

Mon: Cloudy with sunny periods, light SW winds, low -5°C, high -2°C, fzl level 1100m.

Tues: Mix of sun and cloud, light SW winds, low -7°C, high -4°C, fzl 1300m.

Wed: Cloudy with sunny periods, light winds, low -15°C, high -8°C, fzl at valley bottom.

• Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.