Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 22nd, 2011 4:03PM

The alpine rating is high, the treeline rating is high, and the below treeline rating is considerable. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

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The avalanche danger has increased due to recent storm snow, high winds and rising temperatures. Extra caution and conservative decision making is required.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Problems

Storm Slabs

An icon showing Storm Slabs
25-30 cm of storm snow has fallen in the past 24 hours. This storm snow in combination with strong southerly winds have created touchy avalanche conditions at the treeline and above elevations. Conditions will worsen as more snow is expected on Wed.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Likely

Expected Size

2 - 3

Valid until: Nov 23rd, 2011 4:00PM