Wind Slabs
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
- Wahrscheinlichkeit
- Possible
- Größe
- 1–2.5
Light to moderate W-SW winds are redistributing snow in the high alpine.
Excellent skiing can be found at tree line and below. Watch for hazards in the alpine such as cornices and recently formed wind slabs.
Light to moderate W-SW winds are redistributing snow in the high alpine.
Steep and rocky terrain.
A determined avalanche control team worked hard Tuesday to produced a few good results, up to size 2.5 on a very stubborn storm interface in low elevation targets with several large triggers. No new avalanches observed since avalanche control on Tuesday.
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Friday: Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries. High -9. Wind northwest: 15 km/h gusting to 60 km/h
Saturday: Cloudy with scattered flurries. 4cm. Low -27C, High -12C. Ridge wind light to 20 km/h.
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. Low -29 °C, High -23 °C. Light Ridge Winds.
40-60cm with minimal wind effect. This new snow overlies surface facetting, previous wind effect and surface hoar depending on location. Well settled mid-pack characteristic for the region except in typical shallow locations. Variable HS (90-200cm) throughout the area.