Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 24th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Loose Wet.
jpercival,
Avalanche Canada
An incoming period of warm weather with expected sunshine is likely to create small loose wet avalanches on steep low elevation south-aspect terrain.
Remember that even a small loose wet avalanche can push a rider into or over a terrain trap, such as a cliff or gulley feature.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in this forecast area in the last 96 hours.
Please continue to share any observations or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
5 cm of recent snow has been redistributed by light to moderate westerly winds and overlies a melt-freeze crust that can be found up to 2100 m. Much of this snow has been redistributed by moderate to strong winds, predominately from the west, at higher elevations. They are now covering older wind slabs in lee terrain features.
The mid-pack continues to settle and is well consolidated. Facets exist near the base of the snowpack. Total snowpack depth ranges between 85 to 115 cm.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
A mix of sun and cloud, no accumulation, wind southwest 30 km/h easing to 15 km/h, Freezing level rising to 1200 m, treeline temperatures -6 C.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud, no accumulation, wind southwest 25 km/h, Freezing level rising slightly to 1400 m, treeline temperatures -5 to 0 C.
ThursdayMostly cloudy with late-day sun, no accumulation, wind southwest 20 km/h, Freezing level 1500 m treeline temperature -3 to +2 C.
FridayMostly cloudy, 1 to 2cm of accumulation, wind northeast 20 km/h, Freezing level descending to 500 m treeline temperature -3 to -5 C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Small, thin wind slabs may linger in pockets near ridgelines. Recent shifting winds suggest you may find them on a wide range of aspects but wind slabs will predominantly be found on northeast and southeast aspects.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Wet
It is expected to warm with periods of clear sky. There is a recognized potential for possible small wet loose avalanches on specific steep solar aspects late in the day.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Below Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 25th, 2023 4:00PM
