Hatcher Pass

No recent avalanches have been reported or observed this week.

With warm temperatures during the day small loose wet avalanches are possible in isolated areas at lower and mid elevations on south aspects. These avalanches will be found on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Timing will be important to avoid triggering or being caught in a wet loose avalanche.

Over the last few days temperatures have peaked around 2pm at all weather stations.  Pay attention to temperatures to see how well southerly aspects are freezing/refreezing. On April 11th Marmot weather station reached a high of 41ºF at 4pm. All weather stations in the forecast zone are achieving freezing temps at night time. 

Marmot Station 4500′

Here are a few things to remember if you decide to travel in the mountains today.

• Continue to give cornices a wide berth, they can break back further than anticipated. 
• Southerly slopes will have stout crusts that will make for challenging riding while frozen, in the afternoon snow surfaces will begin to soften. Timing is critical for good riding conditions.
• North aspects still have cold dry snow that can make for some great riding conditions! Don’t forget your compass to help find some powder stashes. 
• Always carry the appropriate rescue gear and know how to use it.

The southwest face of Marmot is a good example of a slope that will have a stout frozen crust in the morning.

While some snow on north aspects may look textured it can provide great riding conditions.

There’s still a ton of snow in Hatcher Pass.