Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 26th, 2012 8:48AM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
Thursday: A weak ridge of high pressure will give generally dry conditions, winds light from the west and alpine temperatures near -12.Friday: Isolated flurries and overcast skies, winds light from the west and northwest. Alpine temperatures near -11.Saturday: Another weak ridge of high pressure will give generally dry conditions, winds light from the northwest.
Avalanche Summary
No recent significant avalanche activity to report.
Snowpack Summary
A wind event from last week formed relatively deep wind slabs in the alpine. New snow combined with wind has formed fresh wind slabs on the surface. The mid-pack is reported to be settling well. Recent reports indicate the late November surface hoar (near the middle of the snowpack) and early November crust (near the base of the snowpack) have been inactive as of late. It's important to note that professionals are still cautious about these lingering persistent slab problems, but the likelihood of triggering is low. Be wary of steep complex terrain with a shallow snowpack, where triggering a persistent weakness is more likely.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 27th, 2012 2:00PM