Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 14th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
isnowsell,
Avalanche Canada
Wind slabs may linger in exposed terrain as a result of recent strong northerly, outflow winds.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you head into the backcountry, please consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 40 cm of recent snow now covers a variable crust across most areas. Northerly winds have redistributed this fresh snow at and above treeline, particularly in regions near inlets or fjords, where strong outflow winds have significantly impacted the snow surface.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and well-bonded.
Some lower elevation areas may be reaching the threshold for avalanches. Beware of buried early-season hazards.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Clear with no precipitation, northwest alpine winds 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -7 °C.
Monday
Sunny with no precipitation, northwest alpine winds 0 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -4 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -3 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 20 to 40 cm of snow, southwest alpine winds 50 to 70 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Reactive wind slabs may persist near ridgelines or lower on the slope than usual from recent, strong outflow winds. Watch for cross-loading in unusual features like mid-slope gullies and rollovers.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 15th, 2024 4:00PM
