Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 23rd, 2024 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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Riders could trigger wind slabs in wind-exposed terrain. Seek areas sheltered from the wind for the best riding.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
We haven't received any recent reports of avalanches.
Snowpack Summary
New snow has been accompanied by northerly winds at valley bottom and southerly winds in the alpine. Hard wind slab may be found on all aspects and they may sit on a layer of weak facetted grains. Soft snow can still be found in sheltered terrain below treeline.
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The midpack is settled and strong.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow expected, south alpine wind 15 to 35 km/h and northeast valley bottom wind 10 to 25 km/h, treeline temperature -14°C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with 2 cm of new snow expected, south alpine wind 10 to 20 km/h and northeast valley bottom wind 15 to 35 km/h, treeline temperature -11°C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of new snow possible, southwest alpine wind 25 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -7°C.
Friday
Cloudy with up to 10 cm of new snow possible, south alpine wind 40 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -3°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
- Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind from variable directions has formed wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain. Wind slabs may be most reactive where they sit on weak facetted grains.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 24th, 2024 4:00PM
