Avalanche Forecast
Dec 11th, 2011–Dec 12th, 2011
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Regions: Glacier.
Periods of light snow flurries with light northerly wind are forecast over the next several days. Fast moving loose sluffs may be triggered from steep terrain. Natural avalanche activity has diminished. Be aware of glide crack releases.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Isolated wind slabs exist in the immediate leeward areas on ridge crests but are stubborn to trigger.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Deep Persistent Slabs
A persistent weak layer near the bottom of the snowpack contributed to several large avalanches last week. These avalanches are most likely to be triggered from shallow rocky areas. Also, glide crack releases may result in large deep slab avalanches.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 4