Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 5th, 2013 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

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Thin snowpack and early season hazards exist. Watch exposed skin for frost bite this weekend!

Summary

Weather Forecast

Cold weather and little precipitation for the next few days.

Snowpack Summary

Variable wind slab on lee features at all elevations. Snowpack ranges from 5-100cm.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed in the forecast area.

Confidence

Due to the number of field observations

Problems

Wind Slabs

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Isolated wind slabs on lee and cross loaded features
Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.Be careful with wind loaded pockets. Be aware of wide variation in snowpack depth

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Dec 6th, 2013 4:00PM

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