Long Range Mountains

Generally safe avalanche conditions are expected due to a rain crust capping the snowpack.

Heavy rain likely caused a natural cycle of wet avalanches on Saturday, but by Sunday avalanches will be unlikely due to dropping temperatures.

Pay attention to the bond of new snow to the crust, as isolated pockets of unstable snow may be found.

A widespread rain crust will form on Saturday night, followed by about 5 cm of snow on Sunday. You may find some deeper wind-blown deposits of soft snow above the crust. The snowpack is strong and bonded with typical depths of 100 cm in wind-sheltered areas.

Saturday Night

Rain switching to snow around midnight then up to 5 cm by the morning. 50 km/h west wind. Mountain temperatures drop to -10 °C.

Sunday

Flurries with up to 5 cm of snow. Partly clearing skies in the afternoon. 50 km/h west wind. Mountain temperatures around -10 °C.

Monday

Mostly sunny. 30 km/h southwest wind. Mountain temperatures around -4 °C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 30 km/h west wind. Mountain temperatures around -2 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
• Pay attention to isolated alpine features as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.