Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Glacier.
Weather Forecast
A NW flow over the area will be replaced with an approaching upper ridge. Moderate to strong NW winds, cool temperatures, with a mix of sun and cloud are expected today, with light snow flurries. Dryer conditions are expected for Friday.
Snowpack Summary
Light snow flurries have covered a thin layer of surface hoar, which is best developed between 1700 - 1900 meters. Isolated pockets of wind slab may also have been covered. These persist on wind exposed slopes, and lee slopes near ridge crests. The mid-pack remains strong. Sluffing of surface snow can be expected in steep terrain.
Avalanche Summary
A small avalanche cycle was noted yesterday, likely from overnight winds on Dec. 25. These slides were predominantly on steep terrain from alpine start zones. Some surface sluffing from skiers has also been observed.
Confidence
Due to the number and quality of field observations
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Loose Dry
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2