Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 17th, 2016 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Persistent Slabs and Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
Cool and clear on friday with light winds and no precipitation. Skis remain clear until Sunday with the freezing level increasing to 2500 m by the end of the weekend.Â
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack is generally shallow and poorly consolidated, significant variation exists within the forecasting area. Test results in Portal Crk , 15th, showed mod-hard results dwn 60cm on facets 2-3mm with a sudden planar character. This layer could be trigger from thin areas. Alpine windslab on lee slopes and melt/freeze crust below Treeline.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported.
Confidence
Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain on Friday
Problems
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 18th, 2016 4:00PM