Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 23rd, 2016 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeLow density snow overlies an uncharacteristically strong base. The wind is expected to increase by Friday. Watch for windslabs with all of the available snow for transport.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Very light accumulations (~10cm) are expected by Friday. Temps will range from -5 to -10. Wind at 2700m is expected to pick up to the moderate range on Thursday evening.
Snowpack Summary
15-30 cm of soft snow sits on top of a supportive (5-10cm) crust which overlies a strong base. The bond to the crust seems strong in most places, but we are watching this closely to see how it evolves. Additionally, there is a lot of soft snow available for wind transport, and once we get a good wind storm then expect the avalanche danger to rise
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported today.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Conditions are good right now but two things to watch for: 1) Winds or warming that will quickly create wind slabs, and 2) the Nov 12 crust which could be a developing problem for the future.
- Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.
Aspects: North, North East, East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 24th, 2016 4:00PM