Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 19th, 2021 3:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

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Fair skiing can be found in very sheltered areas. The wind has affected most open areas.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate -

Weather Forecast

Wednesday Forecast: Strong West winds up to 75km/hr along with mainly cloudy skies and the odd flurry. The high will be -10c in the morning and dropping to -22c by night time.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed along the Spray corridor.

Snowpack Summary

Widespread wind slabs in the alpine and into tree line. The very strong winds over the last 2 days might just lay down another slab if there is any snow left to transport. The cornices are large for this time of year.

Terrain and Travel

  • Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
  • Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

Tuesday/Wednesday strong West winds might lay down another wind slab.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1.5 - 2.5

Valid until: Jan 20th, 2021 3:00PM