New snowfall overnight will add additional load to the recently formed windslabs observed on lee features at treeline and above. Strong winds in the forecast will result in further loading and increased sensitivity to human triggering.
Problemas de aludes
Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Likely - Very Likely
Tamaño
1–4
The slab on top of this layer is becoming stiffer and more susceptible to widespread propagation across terrain .
Deep Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Unlikely - Possible
Tamaño
3–5
The basal weakness remains, and incoming snow and wind may lead to a re-awakening of this problem.
Confidence
Fair - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain
Weather Forecast
Light snowfall began late afternoon with up to 15cm possible overnight and into Wednesday AM. Winds are forecast to be strong to extreme resulting in some redistribution of storm snow onto lee features.
Avalanche Summary
no new observed or reported
Snowpack Summary
Test profile on a north aspect at TL highlighted a prominent weakness at the interface between the old surface crust and the recent storm snow. Compression tests showed easy to moderate results down 77cm. Numerous large and small settlements observed at treeline on a variety of aspects.