Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 12th, 2016 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
Scattered flurries, variable clouds, and only 4mm of precipitation expected between now and Friday. Winds may be moderate SW Tuesday evening. No precipitation for the foreseeable future (sigh). Very high likelihood that it will be cold and dark at night and sunny during the day.
Snowpack Summary
Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. Widespread surface hoar growth.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche observations.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 13th, 2016 4:00PM