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With higher mountain temperatures still below freezing, the rain should be falling as snow at elevations above 1800m. Conditions on the resorts today will be quite heavy wet snow (which was once powder) groomers, packed powder and crud. Expect to see some glide cracks in the snow where the added weight of the rain on the snow make cracks appear in steeper terrain and convex rolls. Wear a good rain jacket and enjoy the probably uncrowded slopes!

The rain was somewhat expected today, however we are looking forward to Sunday which looks like another nice sunny day! Soft slushy snow will be the norm for awhile until we get another dump (fingers crossed).

First thing in the morning you can still expect to find some remnants of the powder of 2 days ago, however the warming trend will make that powder heavy and wet pretty quick. Also the wetter snow from yesterday will still be hard and icy until 11AM or so.

As forecasted the clear skies should remain all day, turning to clouds and possible light rain tomorrow. So get out there today to make the most of the views and good snow.

AVALANCHE BULLETIN:

Alpine: HIGH
Tree Line: HIGH
Below Tree Line: Considerable

The accumulation of the past 3 days of snow atop an unstable melt/freeze and rain crust are creating instability in almost all aspects. Steeper unsupported terrain, around rocks and outcroppings and convex rolls are likely spots to see avalanche activity. Combine this current layer and add in high solar radiation and the risks of a slide will increase.
Expect sluffing and sluffing propagating to avalanches in steeper terrain. Expect more avalanche activity on south facing solar radiated slopes.

Over the past 48 hrs Hakuba has received approximately 30-40cms and the conditions are back to winter mode here in the village. Generally wetter snow and warmer temperatures at the base of the resorts so no light dry powder down here. However, nice soft snow and good runs on all aspects today.

The forecast was calling for light snow throughout today, however it looks more like sunny patches and some clouds rolling in this afternoon.

Looking at the latest forecasts, Friday is supposed to be clearing up with sun all day, so get out the sun glasses and enjoy some good early spring skiing.

It’s still snowing but has warmed up a bit in the village and so not accumulating so much anymore. Temps should drop a bit in the afternoon and snow is forecast to pick up a little overnight, halt tomorrow in the morning and the sun to show again.

The BC will be nasty and travel into these areas is NOT recommended, resorts are quiet, enjoy it out there. Rain is back on the cards Sat, these could possibly be the last powder days of the season…

Cold temperatures overnight with no fresh snow, groomers will be fast but watch out for sheet ice patches that haven’t been broken up after the rains, visibility is not the best at altitude either.

Snow forecast today, picking up from the afternoon, and through tomorrow clearing Thursday, the next couple of mornings should be worth getting up early for powder lovers depending on how fussy you got through Winter. Insects are flying around, birds are starting to chirp and there are animal tracks everywhere under lifts/in the forests etc. Wouldn’t be surprised to see warming from the weekend and any precipitation over the weekend to fall as rain. That said, rather than complaining about rain we should be thankful for any snow that falls from now and enjoying Spring.