Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 25th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet, Wind Slabs and Loose Wet.
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Assess surface conditions as you gain elevation. Where dry snow is found, small wind slabs are possible . Where the snow surface is wet, loose avalanches are likely.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
Wet loose avalanches continue to be observed in steep terrain at treeline and below.
Snowpack Summary
In the alpine precipitation has been falling as snow and forming wind slabs on northerly aspects. At treeline and below a crust will likely be found on the surface that will break down throughout the day and become moist.
The mid and lower snowpack contain several crusts that are not concerning. The snowpack remains shallow for this time of year.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow expected, south alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, freezing level around 1000 m.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 mm of mixed precipitation expected, south alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, freezing level rising to 2000 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with up to 5 mm of rain expected, south alpine wind 40 to 50 km/h, freezing level rising to 2400 m.
Sunday
Cloudy with up to 10 mm of rain expected, southwest alpine wind 50 to 70 km/h, freezing level rising to 2600 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
- Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
Problems
Loose Wet
With continued daytime warming and high freezing levels, loose wet avalanches are possible out of steep terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Wind Slabs
Small wind slabs may still exist in the alpine.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Wet
Wet loose avalanches are possible at all elevations as freezing levels rise.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 26th, 2024 4:00PM
