Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 3rd, 2017 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Loose Dry.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
Light snow is expected to continue through the weekend with moderate NE winds and cold temperatures. We could possibly get 15 cm by Monday.
Snowpack Summary
New snow on the way will be reverse loading lee slopes with moderate NE winds. Surface faceting and surface hoar will be buried creating a second weak interface in the upper snowpack. Poor bonding between these layers is expected. Below is a weak and faceted mid-pack with depth hoar to ground.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche observations or reports today.
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Saturday
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Dry
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 4th, 2017 4:00PM