Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 31st, 2017 4:19PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeWatch for wind loaded features above terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
Summary
Confidence
High - The weather pattern is stable
Weather Forecast
The high pressure continues, resulting in a fairly benign pattern until Friday.Wednesday/ Thursday: Mostly sunny with alpine temperatures near -4. Ridgetop winds will be light from the northeast. Friday: A mix of sun and cloud with light precipitation amounts. Alpine high of -1 and ridgetop winds light from the southwest.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche observations have been reported. Reactive wind slabs may linger in exposed alpine features.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 10 cm of heavy snow fell in the region last weekend. Current cold temperatures have formedĀ a solid surface crust at lower elevations. At higher elevations, small wind slabs may be lingering in the lee of exposed ridges. The mid and lower snowpack are settled and well bonded.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for wind slabs lingering in exposed alpine features and avoid terrain traps such as cliffs and gullies.
Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.Avoid exposure to terrain traps where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 1st, 2017 2:00PM