Avalanche Forecast
South Coast Inland
Continued warm temperatures will make the snow surface moist and primed for loose wet avalanches on steep terrain.
Avalanche Problem 1: Loose Wet
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Travel and Terrain Advice
- Use extra caution on solar slopes or if the snow is moist or wet.
- Avoid exposure to terrain traps where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.
Avalanche Summary
Loose snow avalanches are likely on steep terrain at all elevations, but may entrain more mass on southerly aspects if the sun comes out.
Snowpack Summary
Recent warm weather has made the surface moist, especially at upper elevations. Below the moist surface, about 30-50 cm snow overlies a thick crust that was buried on January 6. This crust exists up to about 2000m.
Mid and lower snowpack layers are considered well settled and generally strong.
Weather Forecast
Monday: A mix of sun and cloud with warm air remaining at higher elevations and cold air remaining in the valleys. Freezing level 2800m. Light southeasterly winds.
Tuesday: 5-10 cm new snow. Freezing level around 1400 m. Moderate southerly winds.
Wednesday: 5-10 cm new snow. Freezing level around 1000m. Strong southerly winds.
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Loose snow avalanches are expected, particular on slopes that face the sun.