Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 22nd, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
mconlan,
Avalanche Canada
Riders could trigger wind slabs in wind-exposed terrain. Seek areas sheltered from the wind for the best riding.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
We haven't received any recent reports of avalanche from the weekend.
Looking forward, riders could trigger wind slabs in exposed terrain.
Snowpack Summary
New snow will be accompanied by northerly winds at valley bottom and southerly winds in the alpine. Hard wind slab may be found on all aspects and they may sit on a layer of weak facetted grains.
The midpack is settled and strong.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm snow, southwest alpine wind 40 km/h and northeast valley-bottom wind 20 km/h, treeline temperature -16 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with 5 cm snow, southwest alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h and northeast valley-bottom wind 20 km/h, treeline temperature -15 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with trace snow, northwest alpine wind 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -10 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with trace snow, southwest alpine wind 40 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
- Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Strong wind from variable directions has formed wind slabs on all aspects in wind-exposed terrain. Wind slabs may be most reactive where they sit on weak facetted grains.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 23rd, 2024 4:00PM
