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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 29th, 2021–Jan 30th, 2021
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
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
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Glacier.

Avalanche conditions are starting to change, be alert for areas of wind deposited snow

Weather Forecast

Cloudy with light flurries possible today with temperatures steady around -9 at treeline. Wind is due to pick up to moderate from the SW tonight with snow starting to accumulate to 5cm by the end of Saturday and rising temperatures. Sunday 20cm with mod-strong S wind.

Snowpack Summary

10 cm of new snow covers a mixture of surface facets, old wind affected snow, sun crusts and surface hoar. Ski pen is up to 35cm in sheltered areas. The snowpack is predominantly made up of strong rounded crystals. Critical layers from earlier in the winter are dormant for now.

Avalanche Summary

Skier accidentals from the Ravens on wednesday and Avalanche Crest a few days ago show that safe travel practices are always recommended in any avalanche terrain. Windslabs have been reported developing at and above treeline. Solar and skier triggered sluffing have also been reported. Minimize exposure to cornices and glide cracks

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Pockets of windslab have already been reported and may build today if the wind picks up earlier than forecast

  • Use caution in lee areas. Wind loading could create slabs.

Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2