Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 16th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
mconlan,
Avalanche Canada
New wind slabs may form over the day.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
We haven't received reports of avalanche activity over the past few days. We expect that new wind slabs may form, which riders could trigger on Tuesday.
Snowpack Summary
New snow and strong southerly wind are forecast, which may form new wind slabs near ridges. Storm slabs may begin to form in areas sheltered from the wind.
Snow depths at White Pass are around 100 cm in sheltered areas and 200 cm on wind-loaded slopes.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 2 to 5 cm, 20 to 30 km/h south wind, alpine temperature -7 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 to 10 cm, 30 to 40 km/h southeast wind, alpine temperature -7 °C.
WednesdayMix of sun and cloud with intermittent snowfall, accumulation 2 to 5 cm, 20 km/h south wind, alpine temperature -8 °C.
ThursdayCloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 cm, 60 km/h south wind, alpine temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for signs of slab formation throughout the day.
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs may form as new snow and strong wind impact the region. Expect to find them in wind-loaded terrain near ridges. Also assess how new snow is bonding to previous surfaces.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 17th, 2023 4:00PM
