Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 2nd, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Avalanche Canada
Snow coverage is still minimal at lower elevations, travel cautiously if you decide to get out on skis in the backcountry.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed in the past week.
Snowpack Summary
Variable snow surfaces in the alpine and at treeline from the extreme winds since the last snowfall. This sits over older wind slabs and a basal crust in the alpine. Due to previous warm temps and rain, there is very little snow on the ground below 1800 m.
Weather Summary
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy. Wind 25-40 SW. Freezing Level rising to 1600 m
Thursday
Partly cloudy with trace snow. Wind 30 increasing to 50 from W. FL rising to 1600 m
Friday
Scattered flurries, minimal accumulation. Moderate to Strong from W winds. FL near Valley Bottom
For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Flurries with moderate to strong winds this week may create and/or add to small reactive wind slabs on isolated lee slopes
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 5th, 2024 4:00PM
