Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 3rd, 2022 3:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeExcellent ski quality out there in sheltered locations. Watch out in open tree line and alpine terrain where the wind is scouring and loading. Building new windslabs
Summary
Confidence
High -
Weather Forecast
During the day tomorrow, -15 will be the day time high and the temps will drop down to -25 or so for the following days. The winds will be moderate out of the South West. Tuesday will have flurries approx 5cm
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches today
Snowpack Summary
10-15cm new snow sits on top of the cold snap faceted surface. Tree line today showed buried windslabs that were not reactive to our tests or travel. Good ski quality in sheltered locations
Terrain and Travel
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs are continuing to form in Alpine and open Treeline features.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 4th, 2022 3:00PM