Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 27th, 2013 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeExpect new snow and light wind on Tuesday to refresh the skiing quality, while at the same time contributing to wind slab development.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Up to 10cm of snow will fall across the forecast region Monday night through Tuesday night. These relatively light accumulations will not significantly increase the danger rating. The wind should remain light until early Wednesday morning.
Snowpack Summary
New wind slabs are sitting on top of older hard wind slabs in alpine lee areas. The middle of the snow pack is quite faceted. The Jan 6th surface hoar can still be found in isolated areas down approximately 30cm. This layer has potential to become active when it receives a considerable amount of load.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches observed or reported today.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
The new snow that is forecasted to arrive will further develop the existing wind slabs that are located in alpine lee areas. Expect these wind slabs to be up to 40cm in isolated areas by Wednesday.
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.
- Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 28th, 2013 4:00PM