Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 25th, 2021 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Adam Greenberg,
The hazard is low but avalanches are not impossible. Practice good group management and continue to approach cornices, steep lee features, and thick to thin areas with skepticism.
Ski quality remains marginal.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Tuesday: Sun and cloud, light SW wind. Alpine high -11
Wednesday: Cloudy with sunny periods and flurries, SW wind 25 km/h gusting to 55 km/h. High -7.
Thursday: Cloudy with sunny periods and flurries, SW wind 30-45 km/h. Alpine high of -5.
Snowpack Summary
Upper elevations are heavily wind affected, and generally quite hard. Reactive windslabs may be found in isolated lee areas. Below 1900m a crust exists that varies from bulletproof to breakable dependent on aspect and elevation. Areas east of the divide hold a thinner and more faceted snowpack, with more potential for surprises in alpine areas.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches observed, post a MIN if you see anything!
Confidence
The weather pattern is stable
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs could still be lurking in steep alpine features, especially below ridgecrests and in gullies. Take the time to evaluate the bonds in the upper snowpack before committing to your line.
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially in steep confined alpine terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 28th, 2021 4:00PM
