Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 13th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Conditions are generally safe, but small wind slabs may be possible on steep slopes.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Small (size 1) slab avalanches were reported in wind-affected terrain on Saturday, and similar avalanches are still possible.
Snowpack Summary
Wind from various directions has impacted most open areas, redistributing the last available soft snow, even at lower elevations. This wind-affected snow rests on a variable interface with surface hoar or sun crusts. Below this, the snowpack is strong and bonded, with treeline snow depths averaging 150 to 200 cm.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- This is a good time for exploring terrain.
- Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Recently developed wind slabs may be slow to heal where a hard slab has formed over soft faceted snow.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 14th, 2025 4:00PM
