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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 15th, 2018–Jan 16th, 2018
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Northwest Inland.

Watch for wind slabs as you gain elevation. North-facing slopes have seen the most recent wind loading.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

TUESDAY: Light flurries with 2-5 cm of new snow, moderate southwest winds, freezing level dropping to 500 m.WEDNESDAY: Flurries developing throughout the day with another 2-5 cm, strong south winds, freezing level steady at 500 m.THURSDAY: Another 5 cm of new snow, moderate south winds, freezing level around 700 m.

Avalanche Summary

Small wet loose avalanches were reported on steep solar aspects over the weekend. No recent slab activity has been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Surface snow is well settled after a weekend of warm alpine temperatures. Old wind slabs may be lingering in exposed terrain and dry snow may still be found on shady north-facing slopes. A freezing rain crust can be found 20 cm below the surface (which was reported as being hard in the alpine and breakable below treeline). The snowpack is generally well settled, with a few prominent layers including a mid-December crusts / surface hoar layer and some early season crusts. Reports suggest the snow is well-bonded to these deeper layers.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slabs may be lingering on lee features.
Avoid exposure to terrain traps where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.Use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind-loaded snow.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2