Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 7th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.
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Moderate to strong W-SW winds overnight Tuesday are expected to build sensitive windslabs in the alpine and open treeline.
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Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Weather Summary
Overnight Tuesday: Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries. Temperature: Low -9 °C. Moderate to strong, W to SW ridgetop winds promoting intense transport.
Wednesday: Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries in the AM. Light to moderate westerly winds.
Thursday: Cloudy with sunny periods. Alpine temperature: Low -11 °C, High -7 °C. Light westerly winds.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
Problems
Wind Slabs
A building hazard is expected overnight on Tuesday, with moderate to strong W-SW winds in the alpine and treeline creating windslabs that are sensitive to human triggering.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Deep Persistent Slabs
A variety of crusts with facets above and below exist at the bottom of the snowpack. These layers are going to be with us for a long time and pose a low probability, high consequence situation if triggered.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 8th, 2025 4:00PM
