Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 15th, 2012 8:00AM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is considerable, and the below treeline rating is considerable. Known problems include Loose Dry, Wind Slabs and Storm Slabs.

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Winds have been at loading values in the alpine and treeline zones, watch out for soft wind slabs, and fast sluffing in the new snow.

Summary

Problems

Loose Dry

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A storm has deposited 40cm of very light snow over the last 48 hrs. This new snow is likely to sluff in steeper terrain. Winds were at loading values overnight and may have formed soft slabs. Use caution where slabby.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Likely - Very Likely

Expected Size

2 - 3

Wind Slabs

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Wind slabs continue to remain a concern at high elevations in the alpine. Use caution in the lee of alpine ridge crests and on cross loaded features. Sluffs in the new snow may trigger this layer causing larger avalanches.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

2 - 3

Storm Slabs

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A freezing rain crust down 50 - 60cm more prevalent west of Rogers Pass summit, shows signs of strengthening but skier triggering remains possible.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

2 - 3

Valid until: Jan 16th, 2012 8:00AM