Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 22nd, 2017 3:32PM
The alpine rating is Persistent Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Confidence
Moderate -
Weather Forecast
The upcoming week is forecasting dry conditions with light southerly winds and alpine temperatures around -10c
Avalanche Summary
One size 2.5 slab avalanche probably cornice triggered just below ridgeline East face of Snowpeak (2500m)
Snowpack Summary
Mostly a weak snowpack. The upper third of the snowpack is comprised of laminated windslabs overlying a weak midpack and basal facets.. BTL, the facets are even more prominent through most of the snowpack making travel even more challenging.Â
Problems
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 23rd, 2017 2:00PM