Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Glacier.
Weather Forecast
Mainly cloudy today with isolated flurries. Winds SW 20-35 km/h, alpine temperature -8.0 and freezing levels rising to 800m. No significant precipitation is expected for the next several days as a high pressure ridge builds throughout the weekend. Temperatures will continue to drop as arctic air moves into the region.
Snowpack Summary
50cm of recent storm snow is settling into a cohesive slab. Overnight strong S winds created heavily loaded pockets on lee aspects and wind slabs in exposed areas. The Jan 4 weak layer, down 60-100cm was rapidly loaded and will be touchy in areas where it has not yet failed.
Avalanche Summary
Natural avalanche activity decreased yesterday following a widespread natural avalanche cycle on Thursday. Ongoing strong winds may contribute to another Natural avalanche cycle today.
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 2 - 3
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 2 - 3