Avalanche Forecast
South Coast
Warming and solar radiation will drive the avalanche danger in the coming days. Watch for conditions that change throughout the day, and be cautious of overhead hazards.
This is our final forecast for the season and will expire Wednesday April 25.
Avalanche Problem 1: Loose Wet
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Travel and Terrain Advice
- Avoid steep slopes if temperatures are warm or solar radiation is strong.
- Use extra caution on slopes if the snow is moist or wet.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Avalanche Problem 2: Cornices
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Warm temperatures and high freezing levels may weaken large and destructive cornices. Give them a wide berth if traveling above or below them.
Travel and Terrain Advice
- Extra caution needed around cornices with current conditions.
- Give cornices a wide berth when traveling on ridges.
- Avoid steep slopes below cornices.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported. In the coming days forecast warming and solar radiation are expected to trigger loose wet avalanches, especially in steep, sun-exposed terrain. Warming may also trigger destructive cornice failures.
With information regarding avalanche activity and snowpack conditions becoming evermore sparse this time of year, we would very much appreciate it if you spend a moment to submit any observations you have to the Mountain Information Network here, even if it is just a photo.
Thanks to those of you who have shared your recent observations!
Snowpack Summary
New snow and wind on the weekend formed fresh wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. The new snow overlies settled storm snow on shaded alpine slopes and a melt-freeze crust in most other areas. The mid and lower snowpack are generally strong and well bonded.
At lower elevations you'll find a dwindling spring snowpack and melt-freeze conditions.
Weather Forecast
A ridge of high pressure has developed for the forecast period bringing sunny skies and light ridgetop winds. The freezing level will rise to about 3400-3600m for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Warming and solar radiation over the next few days are expected to trigger loose wet avalanches, especially in steep, sun-exposed terrain. Loose wet avalanches can be pushy and entrain mass quickly.