Avalanche Forecast
Jan 26th, 2019–Jan 27th, 2019
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Regions
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The Bottom Line: Uncertainty exists as to how the snowpack will respond to another day of sun and warm temperatures. Wet avalanche activity may continue on steep sun-exposed slopes. At the highest elevations, wind slabs still linger in isolated areas but are stubborn to trigger.
Snow and Avalanche Discussion
Spring-like temperatures thawed snow surfaces throughout the region. Wet loose avalanches were reported in adjacent zones on Saturday. Observations continue to indicate variable travel conditions with supportable and breakable crusts. Expect to find crusts to ridgeline on sunny aspects, and up to 6000ft on northerly aspects. A slight cooling trend on Sunday may keep snow surfaces firm and limit additional wet avalanche activity.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.