Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 9th, 2023 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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Continue to assess the snowpack for signs of instability and be willing to adjust plans if warranted.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No significant avalanche activity has been reported in the last couple of days.

Please continue to share any observations or photos on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 10 cm of snow in areas since the weekend has buried various firm layers of previously wind-affected snow or a thin melt-freeze crust. The mid snowpack is generally consolidated and sits above a weak, facetted lower snowpack.

Weather Summary

Monday night

Cloudy with flurries, 0 to 5 cm. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -5 to -10 C.

Tuesday

Cloudy with sunny breaks, and no precipitation. Light southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -5 to -10 C.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, and no precipitation. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -5 to -10 C.

Thursday

Cloudy with flurries, 0 to 2 cm. Moderate to strong southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures 0 to -5 C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.

Problems

Wind Slabs

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Expect wind slabs at higher elevation, in exposed terrain, like ridge or rib features. Especially in areas that have received new snow since the weekend.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Jan 10th, 2023 4:00PM