Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 21st, 2021 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Adam Greenberg,
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
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
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 24th, 2021 4:00PM
