Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 23rd, 2021 3:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
jmacpherson,
Avalanche Canada
Well very little change. Beautiful weather and if you are in the sun the temperatures are quite nice, good travel and big views. Continue to watch the wind slabs while out traveling around, They will be changing with the cold weather.
Summary
Confidence
High -
Weather Forecast
The forecast is saying cold for a few more days. In the sun it makes the temps feel manageable. Still today there was an inversion hope that continues. No real snow in the forecast.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were observed today.
Snowpack Summary
Widespread wind effect is the major theme for the next while. Until we get more snow, the windslabs will be a problem. The good news is that the cold temps are helping to break them down. If the cold does last, remember to check in on the deeper layers as they will start to break down and become weaker.
Terrain and Travel
- Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Expect these slabs to slowly break down with the cold. Thin spots will facet(weaken) quicker and become more and more likely to be a trigger as the cold snap goes on.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 24th, 2021 3:00PM
