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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 3rd, 2016–Jan 4th, 2016
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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: Glacier.

Regular caution is recommended when venturing into steep avalanche terrain, especially in wind loaded areas.  As always, plan to be back at the car well before sunset.

Weather Forecast

The temperature inversion continues to weaken as cold temperatures return to all elevations. Light southerly winds with clear skies and freezing levels remaining below 1200m today.  An upper low pressure system with bring light precipitation and moderate SW winds with 10mm of precipitation between early Monday morning and late Tuesday evening.

Snowpack Summary

Warm temps above 1800m and strong solar input created moist surface snow in isolated terrain. A thin crust has developed on steep solar aspects. On shaded slopes and low elevations 30cm of low density faceted snow sits on a well settled pack. Hard wind slabs exist in immediate lee features in the alpine.

Avalanche Summary

Continued signs of sluffing from steep solar terrain.

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Loose Dry

With a return to cooler temperatures, the likelihood of this problem is decreasing. With strong solar input, loose avalanches are still a problem especially around rocky outcrops.
Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2