Heightened avalanche conditions caused by high freezing levels and clear sunny skies.
Use extra caution in steep, solar-facing terrain and be aware of overhead hazards like cornices.
Cornices have been growing large and are overhanging due to the recent moderate wind and warm temperatures. They are likely to be sensitive to triggering as the temperatures rise and the sun beats down.
No new avalanches have been reported in the area.
Above 1700 m the snow is settling rapidly. At treeline and below the upper snowpack is saturated, with a variable surface crust.
Below this, a variable (robust to breakable) crust sits over a facet layer at treeline and above. It is unlikely that surface hoar remains, but may be found in sheltered features upper treeline.
The mid/lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.
Snowpack depth ranges between 100 to 250 cm at treeline elevations.
Wednesday Night
Clear skies. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 8 °C. Freezing level 3400 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 11 °C. Freezing level 3500 m.
Friday
Sunny. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 2900 m.
Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 3 to 15 cm mixed precipitation at treeline. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
