Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 6th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

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Lingering small wind slabs may exist in isolated locations below alpine ridgetops.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Monday.

Snowpack Summary

Lingering small wind slabs may exist below alpine ridgetops.

Above 1800 m, 10 - 20 cm of recent snow sits on a supportive crust.

Below 1800 m, recent snow amounts taper quickly and the crust increases in thickness.

Where snow still exists below treeline, it is isothermal and travel is very challenging.

Weather Summary

Tuesday night

Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 C. Freezing level valley bottom.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 C. Freezing level 900 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 C. Freezing level valley bottom.

Friday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 C. Freezing level 1000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

Lingering small wind slabs may exist in isolated locations below alpine ridgetops.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Feb 7th, 2024 4:00PM

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