Wet Slab Weekend Ahead: Persistent Warm Temperatures Threaten to Wake Up Persistent Weak Layers Across the Western U.S. A heat wave has brought summer temperatures to the Rocky Mountains, and the wintry snowpacks are coming unglued. Numerous wet loose avalanches have been reported in the last several days, and as meltwater works its way deeper into the snowpack, the prospect of large wet slab avalanches grows more likely. On Thursday, Alta, Utah, recorded a high of 61° F […] Avalanche Zach Armstrong | March 20, 2026 0 Comments
The Western U.S. Could See A Rare Wet Slab Avalanche Cycle Next Weekend Colorado and the Western U.S. will see a historic heat wave next week, with temperatures 20-30 degrees above average for this time of year. Freezing levels could crack 15,000 feet, and temperatures at the base areas of nearly every ski area could be as high as 50 °F several days in a row. Famed mountain meteorologist Chris Tomer said that […] Avalanche Zach Armstrong | March 14, 2026 0 Comments
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