Avalanche Forecast
Jan 15th, 2019–Jan 16th, 2019
Alpine
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Regions: Cascades - West.
The Bottom Line: Strong cooling on Wednesday will solidify the snowpack. Natural and human triggered avalanches are unlikely. Be prepared for firm and icy snow surfaces.
Snow and Avalanche Discussion
Avalanche potential will be limited when snow surfaces are frozen and hard. A cooling trend will follow a 5-day stretch of unseasonably warm weather. Wet avalanche concerns will be a thing of the past. Below freezing temperatures over the next 24 hours will lock up snow surfaces and consolidate an already strong and stable snowpack.
Wednesday will be one of the less avalanche prone days of the season so far. Regardless, there is always some risk when traveling in the backcountry. With freezing levels lowering to 3000ft, snow surfaces will stay firm and frozen. Slick and icy conditions will be hard to avoid. A slip in steeper terrain could easily result in a long slide for life. Although there is no specific avalanche problem listed, you may still be able to find unstable snow in isolated upper elevation areas. Traveling on a LOW danger day is not a 100% guarantee of safety. Planning, communication, and basic avalanche rescue skills are all essential if you travel in avalanche terrain.