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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 7th, 2014–Jan 8th, 2014
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Glacier.

Weather Forecast

Ridge of high pressure is breaking down as a pacific low pressure system makes its way to the interior. Today, inversion continues with warmer temperatures up high. Increasing cloudiness with a few breaks, winds to remain light. Light precipitation to begin late tonight and into Wednesday with more moderate amounts to continue into Thursday.

Snowpack Summary

Settlement of recent storm snow continues in upper snowpack. Thin sun crust was observed on steep south aspects. Mid pack is well settled. Lower snowpack still has more facetted crystals but is showing signs of strength more typical for this region.

Avalanche Summary

Few loose avalanches size 1.0 observed in the highway corridor and in the backcountry yesterday.

Confidence

on Tuesday

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Be cautious on the lee of ridge crests or on cross loaded terrain where previous wind slabs may still linger.
Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Storm Slabs

Snowpack tests yesterday showed instabilities in the upper 60cm in the moderate range.
The new snow will require several days to settle and stabilize.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2