Wind Slabs
- Alta montaña
- Límite del bosque
- Bajo el límite del bosque
- Probabilidad
- Possible
- Tamaño
- 1–2
Approach wind affected features with caution. Avoid hollow, drum-like sounding snow near ridgelines.
Watch for changing conditions as you shift aspect and elevation. Look for signs of active wind transport building fresh slabs.
Approach wind affected features with caution. Avoid hollow, drum-like sounding snow near ridgelines.
No new avalanches have been reported, however a small natural cycle may have taken place at higher elevations with new snow and wind.
Recent snowfall has totaled 20-40 cm at higher elevations, tapering to a crust below 1200 m. New snow has accumulated over a widespread crust, and wind-affected dry snow on north-facing slopes above 2200 m.
The mid to lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. Snowpack depth ranges from 100 to 250 cm at treeline elevations.
Monday Night
Cloudy. 2 to 10 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.