Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 18th, 2012 8:34AM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is considerable, and the below treeline rating is considerable. Known problems include Wind Slabs, Loose Dry and Storm Slabs.

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Summary

Problems

Wind Slabs

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Overnight winds from the south have produced slabs on exposed terrain from below tree line to alpine ridges. An early morning avalanche cycle east of Rogers Pass and recent tests confirm slab failures on lee and cross loaded features likely today

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

2 - 3

Loose Dry

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It has snowed 65cm of light dry powder over the last 4 days. This snow will sluff in steeper terrain, especially where not avalanched. Winds over the last 4 days have effected this snow in exposed terrain. Use caution where soft slabs exist.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Storm Slabs

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A freezing rain crust down 50 - 60cm is more prevalent west of Rogers Pass summit, shows signs of strengthening but skier triggering remains possible. This layer may be triggered by avalanches triggered higher in the snowpack.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Jan 19th, 2012 8:00AM