Avalanche Forecast
South Coast
A spike in natural avalanche activity may occur due to strong solar effect.
Avalanche Problem 1: Wind Slabs
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Travel and Terrain Advice
- Use caution above cliffs where small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.
Avalanche Problem 2: Cornices
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Large cornices have formed and they remain fragile. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below.
Travel and Terrain Advice
- Give cornices a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
- Falling cornices may trigger avalanches on slopes below.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported on Friday.
Snowpack Summary
Rain over the past few days has saturated snow surfaces and only higher alpine elevations were lucky enough to get snow. With forecast cold temperatures, the upper snowpack will likely lock up as a firm crust. The average snowpack depth at treeline is 300 cm of well settled snow with no significant layers of concern.
Weather Forecast
The weather pattern has taken a dramatic shift as the arctic ridge becomes the dominant weather feature through the weekend, bringing colder temperatures and mostly clear skies.
Saturday: Clear skies and treeline temperatures near -2. Ridgetop winds light from the North.
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. Treeline temperatures near -2 and freezing levels 500 m. Ridgetop winds light from the northwest.
Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. Treeline temperatures near -1 and freezing levels 600 m. Ridgetop winds light from the northeast.
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Wind slabs may have a poor bond to the underlying crust and be reactive at upper alpine elevations. Loose dry avalanches are possible from steep terrain features.