Wind Slabs
- Alta montaña
- Límite del bosque
- Bajo el límite del bosque
- Probabilidad
- Possible
- Tamaño
- 1.5–2.5
Recent and buried wind slabs(top 50cm of the snowpack) have been found mostly on easterly aspects.
Good skiing can be found at treeline and below. Approach the alpine with caution for wind slabs.
Recent and buried wind slabs(top 50cm of the snowpack) have been found mostly on easterly aspects.
Large triggers are a concern. Cornices, or other avalanches could wake this layer up.
Tuesday is forecast to bring a mix of cloud and sun with some light flurries. Temperatures will range from -11c to -7c with strong westerly winds in the alpine. More of the same for Wednesday except the winds will have diminished to light/moderate from the
west.
No new avalanches were observed.
Wind slabs are mostly noticeable in cross loaded and lee features in the alpine. Sheltered areas at all elevations are still providing good skiing. Overall the midpack feels well settled and solid at treeline and below. The buried wind slabs in the top 50cm in the alpine are still on our radar; it is worth to dig and see how they are reacting. Last week's rain crust is down about 20cm and is easy to find below 1950m.