Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 26th, 2015 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Small windslabs are still a problem in the alpine. Intense, localized, solar heating may create overhead hazard.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Clear conditions and warmer temperatures are forecast for Friday and Saturday. In sheltered and sunny locations it can be expected to get above freezing for a short period. Localized temperature inversions will also be common.
Snowpack Summary
Below treeline the snowpack has set up well and is slowly facetting, Above treeline and in open areas there are numerous windslabs of varying depth. Poorly bonded windslabs over facets typical of the Rockies can still be expected in thin areas and ridgetop areas.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches reported.
Confidence
Freezing levels are uncertain on Friday
Problems
Wind Slabs
Small windslabs are possible in isolated locations, perhaps providing a surprise during otherwise good conditions. The main concern is for terrain traps (above cliffs, gullies) where small avalanches have bigger consequences.
Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 27th, 2015 4:00PM
