Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 9th, 2020 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Lisa Paulson,
Summary
Weather Forecast
Tuesday: Highs of -4C, light flurries with approximately 5 cm, strong SW winds diminishing through the day and switching to Northerly flow overnight bringing cooler temperatures for Wednesday.
Wednesday: Expect broken cloud, highs of -6C, and light W wind.
We expect an improving trend with the hazard. For more weather information click here.
Snowpack Summary
In sheltered areas, above 2500 m there is 30-40 cm of recent snow that has been moved by extreme winds from the NE and W last week. Below 2400 m, the Nov 5 rain crust has 0-20cm of snow on top of a 3cm supportive crust. At tree line the snowpack ranges from 30-60cm deep.
Avalanche Summary
No new natural avalanche activity reported.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs exist from last weeks extreme SW wind event. More recent NE winds have created a reverse loading pattern. Although small in size, anticipate wind slabs in the alpine.
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.
- Be careful around wind loaded areas near ridge crests, cross loaded gullies and roll-overs.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 10th, 2020 4:00PM
