2015 is starting off promising with a forecast of 15-20 cm of snow through the weekend. Happy New Year Everyone!!!!
Problemas de aludes
Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Unlikely - Possible
Tamaño
1–2
Northerly winds reverse loading cross-loaded gulley features and South sides of ridge crests.
Deep Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Possible
Tamaño
1–3
This weak layer exists below a strong mid-pack at treeline and sub-alpine elevations. Large loads such as a cornice collapse could trigger this deep persistent weakness. The cold temperatures will be having a facetting effect on shallow locations.
Weather Forecast
Expecting a New Year's snowfall to start late into the afternoon on Thursday. Models all agree at close to 20cm to to fall over the weekend. Good skiing reported in north aspects.
Snowpack Summary
A Shallow low density upper snowpack sits on a strong, supportive mid-pack which is bridging a weaker facet base.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche activity reported in the forecast area.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Friday