Wind Slabs
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1
In high avalanche starting zones where wind loading of the new snow has occurred, soft wind slabs could be triggered.
New snow has fallen upon a snowpack comprised of sugary, faceted snow. Backcountry riders and skiers could trigger isolated pockets of shallow soft slab in steep wind loaded terrain today.
In high avalanche starting zones where wind loading of the new snow has occurred, soft wind slabs could be triggered.
( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Colder air is to move in overnight and Friday bringing temperatures down to the single digits by Friday afternoon. This cold air is expected to release several inches of snow from the lingering clouds as moisture moves east of the area. Winds are to become northerly with five to fifteen mile per hour averages. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Low with isolated pockets of soft slabs in high wind loaded areas. If significant snowfall occurs, the hazard could be Moderate as the snowpack that has prevalent faceted snow is unable to bear much loading. Check the morning advisories for snowfall totals and the most up to date conditions.