Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 4th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
llarson,
Avalanche Canada
Wind slabs can still be found in isolated features, like steep, rocky, lee terrain. Don't commit to a steep slope if it looks wind-affected or feels dense or stiff.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported in the area. The likelihood of rider-triggered avalanches has decreased but you could still trigger small wind slabs in isolated terrain features.
Snowpack Summary
A thin crust can be found on steep, sun-exposed terrain. Wind slabs are likely bonding, but may be lingering in isolated terrain like steep, rocky lee features. A hard melt-freeze crust below 2000 m is buried at variable depths between 0 to 20 cm depending on elevation.
The middle of the snowpack is generally consolidated and sits above weak, faceted snow near the ground.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear skies, with trace amounts of snow, 10 to 20 km/h west wind, treeline temperature -7 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy skies, increasing through the day with isolated flurries, 10 to 20 km/h west winds, treeline high temperatures -5 °C
FridayPartly cloudy skies, trace amounts of snow, 20 to 30 km/h westerly winds, and treeline temperature - 5 ºC
SaturdayPartly cloudy skies, trace amounts of snow, 30 to 40 km/h southwest winds, and treeline temperatures - 5 ºC
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
- Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind loaded snow.
- Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs may still be found in steep, lee terrain features on north and east facing slopes.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 5th, 2023 4:00PM
