Wind Slabs
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
- Wahrscheinlichkeit
- Very Likely
- Größe
- 1–2
Recent wind has varied in direction and strength. Wind slab could be present on all aspects and elevations.
UPDATED AT 6:50 AM: Strong winds and new snow are forming reactive wind slabs.
Areas sheltered from the wind will have better riding and lower avalanche hazard.
Recent wind has varied in direction and strength. Wind slab could be present on all aspects and elevations.
Several surface hoar layers are buried 70 to 110 cm deep across the region. Their spatial distribution and reactivity are uncertain, so use extra caution on large, steep slopes.
On Wednesday, a size 2 wind slab avalanche was observed at the Onion riding area. Otherwise, no other recent avalanches have been reported.
If you do observe an avalanche, please post a MIN report.
15-20 cm of new snow overlies previous wind effect at treeline and alpine elevations. Areas sheltered from the wind are still holding soft snow.
A layer of surface hoar has been observed at depths of 70 to 110 cm throughout the northwest inland region. While no recent avalanches have involved this layer, some snowpack test results have been concerning.
Sunday Night
Cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. 1 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.