Storm Slabs
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1
These avalanches will grow throughout the day. New snow accumulations may be deep enough to pose a hazard at upper elevations by afternoon. New snow will fall on a variety of old snow surfaces, including a slick crust formed since the weekend. Dig just below the surface to check if the crust is frozen of still soft. Use small test slopes to check if the snow slides easily on the old surface. Watch for recent avalanches and cracks shooting through the snow. If you see these red flag warning signs, use caution on open start zones and slopes steeper than 35 degrees. Avoid terrain traps where a small avalanche could have serious consequences.
You may still be able to find interfaces from storms starting January 10th, now as deep as 5 feet below the snow surface. Avalanches on these layers are unlikely. However, uncertainty exists about the snowpack on slopes at the highest elevations and in remote parts of the zone.