Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 25th, 2015 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

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Cold and clear for the next few days - dress warm and enjoy the blue skies.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Cool temps expected throughout the week, with clear skies and no new precipitation. Winds chilly and light from the North.

Snowpack Summary

Good snow amounts for November, slightly higher than usual. The last few days have had some shifting wind patterns and there may be isolated pockets of windslab in exposed areas above treeline.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches observed or reported.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs
Previous strong to moderate winds and recent North winds may have formed wind slabs on isolated terrain features at upper elevations. Ice climbers should be aware of this on exposed ledges.
Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 26th, 2015 4:00PM

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