Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 7th, 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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Avalanche Canada
Windslabs are likely to form as the winds increase from Monday onwards, these may be easily triggered as they form on top of a crust. Lots of exposed hazards still exist below treeline.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
Numerous dry loose avalanches up to size 2 observed from steep terrain on Sunday.
Snowpack Summary
10 - 15 cm of new snow being re-distributed by moderate to strong winds into windslabs. This overlies a melt freeze crust complex in the alpine and at treeline. Due to previous warm temps and rain, there is very little snow on the ground below 1800 m.
Weather Summary
Mon
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries, winds increasing to strong SW. Alpine high of - 10°C
Tues
10 - 15 cm of new snow through the day with strong to extreme SW winds. Alpine high of - 4°C
Wed
Light winds with another 10 - 15 cm of snow possible. Temperature dropping over the day to - 25°C
For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.
TuesdayTerrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 10th, 2024 4:00PM
