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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 14th, 2024–Jan 15th, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Wind slabs may linger in exposed terrain as a result of recent strong northerly, outflow winds.

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.

Avalanche 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: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2