Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 27th, 2017 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
Moderate SW winds can be expected at tree line and above building to strong on Sunday. Temperatures will be mild with 10 cm possible on Sunday (rain showers in valley bottom). Expecting clearing, winds easing and temperatures cooling beginning of next week.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack is unpredictable. Shallow wind slabs have been failing on solar aspects in the alpine. In sheltered areas, approximately 10-15 cm of settled snow is sitting on a weak and faceted mid-pack with depth hoar to ground. The November crust exists sporadically and is hard to find in the southern forecast area.
Avalanche Summary
Large slab avalanches to size 3 have been reported recently on open solar aspects in the alpine.
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Sunday
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 28th, 2017 4:00PM