Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 10th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is considerable, and the below treeline rating is considerable. Known problems include Persistent Slabs and Wind Slabs.

Avalanche Canada BM, Avalanche Canada

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Watch out for a touchy persistent slab problem, most prevalent below treeline in steep, sheltered areas. Lots of hidden hazards exist below treeline.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No natural avalanches observed today but poor visibility. Two size 2 persistent slab avalanches triggered remotely by field team today.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 70 cm of storm snow overlies a facet and crust combo which exists in more sheltered areas. This overlies a melt freeze crust complex in the alpine and at treeline. Areas close to the divide have the best snow coverage.

Weather Summary

Thurs

Light snow with 5 - 10 cm possible, light NE winds with temperatures in the -25 to - 35°C range.

Fri

Skies clearing, light NE winds, temperature between -30 to -35°C

Sat

Clear skies, light to moderate NE winds, temperature between -30 to -35°C

For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.

Friday

Problems

Persistent Slabs

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This problem will most likely be found in steep sheltered areas at treeline and below.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.

Likelihood

Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2.5

Wind Slabs

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This wind slab is now buried by 30 cm of new storm snow.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Jan 13th, 2024 4:00PM

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