Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 12th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Strong wind may cause new slabs to form at all elevations.
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Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
A widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred on Friday continuing into Saturday. Small to very large (size 3) storm slabs were reported. Also, one large cornice failure was reported on an east-northeast feature.
Snowpack Summary
Moderate wind is expected to continue transporting snow in exposed areas. Forming slabs in lees.
Around 50 cm of snow sits on a variety of layers, including surface hoar, crusts, and sugary facets. Recent storm snow may take longer to bond because of these layers.
The middle and lower snowpack is generally strong with no weak layers of concern.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. 40 to 80 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. 40 to 70 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with 1 cm of snow. 70 to 80 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level 1700 m. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 1 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level 1400 m. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
- Sheltered slopes at lower elevations will offer the safest conditions.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Strong wind will build wind slabs throughout the day. They may be further down slope than normal.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 13th, 2025 4:00PM
