Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 21st, 2021 3:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
matt,
Avalanche Canada
Our stable snowpack and good weather is allowing trips to the higher, alpine areas. Enjoy the clear skies and easy travel, but also be prepared for difficult skiing.
Summary
Confidence
High -
Weather Forecast
A chilly start to the day tomorrow. -20C overnight and about -11 as a daytime high. It looks as though the sun will be shining again, which will help it feel warmer if you're lucky enough to be in the sun. The winds will light from the NW. Overall a rather nice winter day.
Avalanche Summary
Nothing new today.
Snowpack Summary
Anyone who has read a Snowpack Summary in the last week can probably sense where this is going...
Widespread wind effect is the major theme for the next while. Until we get more snow, the windslabs will be a problem. The good news is that the cold temps are helping to break them down and the snow stability is fairly good given the widespread nature of the slabs. If the cold does last, remember to check in on the deeper layers as they will start to break down and become weaker.
Terrain and Travel
- Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Expect these slabs to slowly break down with the cold. Thin spots will facet(weaken) quicker and become more and more likely to be a trigger as the cold snap goes on.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 22nd, 2021 3:00PM
