Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 23rd, 2014 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
Heavy snowfall warning in effect for the high mountain passes on Tuesday night with 15-20cm accompanied by strong South Westerly winds.
Snowpack Summary
Wind slab forming on lee alpine ridge lines. Large surface hoar crystals formed last week are being buried by new snow. This layer is more likely to be found on sheltered slopes at tree line and below The interface between the strong mid-pack and weaker basal facets is most susceptible to human triggering from shallow rocky areas.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches observed today.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Wednesday
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 24th, 2014 4:00PM