Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 8th, 2021 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Cory Boschman,
As the extreme cold penetrates the upper snow pack, watch for the development of a Loose Dry avalanche problem in steep terrain. Ice climbers should also be very leery of any hanging daggers. A couple large collapses have recently been observed.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Extreme cold warning for the region remains in effect. At least it'll be sunny.
Snowpack Summary
Cold temperatures are promoting surface facetting. Previous HST (25-55cm) is bonding well to underlying surfaces (facets, surface hoar, wind affected snow depending on location). Wind slabs in the ALP and exposed TL. A well settled mid-pack, except in shallow snowpack areas, can be found throughout the forecast region. Variable HS (90-200cm).
Avalanche Summary
A few isolated natural wind slabs, starting near alpine ridge crests, have been observed over the last couple days.
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Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind speeds have been mainly light with only occasional moderate gusts from the North over the past few days. Watch for areas of localized wind effect in the ALP and exposed TL features.
- Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 9th, 2021 4:00PM
