Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 15th, 2013 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
Cooler temperatures and some new snow is expected for Saturday afternoon and evening.
Snowpack Summary
Hard wind slab is bridging the weak basal facets above treeline. Limited whumpfing has been observed at treeline in the Parker Ridge area. Very little new snow in the past few days. Moderate SW winds continues to build pockets of thin windslab on lee aspects at treeline and above. The snowpack is weak and faceted below treeline.
Avalanche Summary
On Wednesday, several loose snow avalanches were observed along SE facing alpine ridge lines.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Saturday
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 16th, 2013 4:00PM