Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 15th, 2024 4:00PM

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

Avalanche Canada trettie, Avalanche Canada

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Wind slabs can be found on all aspects from variable winds, be cautious moving into wind-affected terrain.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the region.

 We expect that new rider triggerable wind slabs  could be found on all aspects on Tuesday.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 20 cm of recent snow will likely have formed wind slab on all aspects and at all elevations.

A layer of surface hoar that formed on Christmas Eve may be found 50 cm deep, but recent observations suggest it has bonded.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Clearing throughout the night, up to 2 cm of new snow possible, northeast alpine wind 25 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -15°C.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny with no new snow expected, northeast alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -11°C.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud with up to 5 cm of new snow expected, northeast alpine wind 35 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature falling to -18°C.

Thursday

A mix of sun and cloud with up to 5 cm of new snow expected, northeast alpine wind 35 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature falling to -21°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.
  • Avoid slopes that sound hollow or drum-like.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

Variable winds may have formed wind slabs on a variety of aspects in exposed terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Jan 16th, 2024 4:00PM

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