Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 11th, 2013 4:48PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Storm Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include
Summary
Weather Forecast
A south-westerly storm is forecast to enter the area on Wednesday bringing moderate south-westerly winds, rising freezing levels (up to 2000 m on Wednesday) and significant snow (and rain at lower elevations). Forecast snow amounts vary but expect 20-40 cm along the divide by Friday.
Snowpack Summary
Approximately 30cm of settled storm from last week is bonding to the old surface. Localized winds have created spotty wind slabs in the alpine. East of the divide the mid-pack is supportive, but weak. West of the divide the mid-pack is well settled and much stronger.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches observed or reported today.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Spotty wind slabs exist in the alpine up to 15 cm deep.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Storm Slabs
Storms slabsĀ (30-40cm thick) from last weeks storm persist in the alpine. Although the natural cycle has subsided these slabs still may be triggered by skiers in specific areas above treeline.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 12th, 2013 4:00PM