Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 3rd, 2014 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Deep Persistent Slabs and Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeTravel conditions are excellent and good skiing can be found on sheltered North aspects. While we have moved to Low hazard at all elevations...remember that it may still be possible to trigger an avalanche in isolated locations! CJ
Summary
Weather Forecast
Light North winds, a mix of sun cloud with no significant precipitation, and continued cold temperatures of -25'C with highs of -15'C are forecast for the next few days. Dress warm!
Snowpack Summary
5-10 cm of recent snow sits on the January 30th surface hoar below treeline. In the alpine this recent snow is over a firm wind slab or a thick sun crust on S & W aspects. The snowpack has gained strength over the past few weeks, and snowpack tests are now producing hard results 20 cm above the ground in the facetted base layer.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed or reported.
Confidence
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
A lack of avalanche activity and hard test results show that triggering the weakness at the base of the snowpack is unlikely, however the variability in snowpack depth means it is worth watching for thin areas where triggering may still be possible.
- Be aware of thin areas that may propogate to deeper instabilites.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Wind Slabs
The recent snow has created thin wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline which could be a problem in steep confined terrain such as gullys and couloirs.
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
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Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 4th, 2014 4:00PM