Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 21st, 2021 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

Adam Greenberg,

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Overall, hazard is improving but a breakable crust below treeline is making for sporty skiing. Be mindful of burnt trees - they are not very forgiving.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Friday: Sunny with cloudy periods, light NW winds. High -9

Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud, light SW winds. High -13

Sunday: Cloudy with sunny periods, light SW winds. High -11

Snowpack Summary

Upper elevations are heavily wind affected, and reactive windslabs can be found in isolated lee areas. Below 1900m a breakable crust exists making skiing challenging. The Dec 9th crust can be found down 70-100cm at Cameron Lake. Areas east of the divide hold a thin & faceted snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches observed.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Problems

Wind Slabs

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Wind slabs remain a problem in steep alpine features. Take the time to evaluate changes in the snowpack as you leave the trees.

  • Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially in steep confined alpine terrain.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Jan 24th, 2021 4:00PM