Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 10th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Persistent Slabs and Wind Slabs.
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Avalanche Canada
Watch out for a touchy persistent slab problem, most prevalent below treeline in steep, sheltered areas. Lots of hidden hazards exist below treeline.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No natural avalanches observed today but poor visibility. Two size 2 persistent slab avalanches triggered remotely by field team today.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 70 cm of storm snow overlies a facet and crust combo which exists in more sheltered areas. This overlies a melt freeze crust complex in the alpine and at treeline. Areas close to the divide have the best snow coverage.
Weather Summary
Thurs
Light snow with 5 - 10 cm possible, light NE winds with temperatures in the -25 to - 35°C range.
Fri
Skies clearing, light NE winds, temperature between -30 to -35°C
Sat
Clear skies, light to moderate NE winds, temperature between -30 to -35°C
For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.
FridayProblems
Persistent Slabs
This problem will most likely be found in steep sheltered areas at treeline and below.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Wind Slabs
This wind slab is now buried by 30 cm of new storm snow.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 13th, 2024 4:00PM
