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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 27th, 2021–Jan 28th, 2021
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Glacier.

Loose, facetted snow is flowing fast in steep, alpine terrain. Manage your sluff accordingly to avoid getting bowled off your feet.

Cornices are rotting out from their bases due to the cold temps. Be suspicious and give 'em a wide berth.

Weather Forecast

Cloudy with light flurries the next few days.

Today: mainly cloudy with iso. flurries, trace snow, Alp high -9*C, light S winds

Thurs: Cloudy with flurries, 7cm snow, Alp high -6*C, light/mod SW winds

Fri: Cloud with isolated flurries, trace snow, Alp high -6*C, light/mod SW winds

Sat: Cloudy, scattered flurries, 5cm, Alp high -9*C, light/mod SW winds

Snowpack Summary

Little change, other than continued facetting and softening of previous wind effect from extreme southerly winds. Cold-weakened cornices loom over larger alpine objectives. Surface hoar growth has been observed in the alpine. Steep solar slopes, tilted S-SW, have a thin sun crust. Low density snow (good skiing) persists in sheltered areas.

Avalanche Summary

There has been no avalanche activity reported in the Rogers Pass area in the last couple of days. Field teams and the public have reported dry, loose sluffing in steep terrain.

Cornices continue to facet and weaken with the cold temps. These, along with glide cracks, are the outliers that could fail without warning. Don't linger underneath either.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable