Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 13th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
dsaly,
Avalanche Canada
Continually assess the snowpack for signs of instability with dynamic weather conditions.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
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
High freezing levels produced moist surface snow up to 2000 m on Friday. As temperatures cool a crust will form.
Surface snow has been redistributed by recent winds in exposed terrain. In alpine areas, up to 10 cm of low-density snow overlies various firm layers. The mid snowpack is generally consolidated and sits above a weak, facetted lower snowpack.
Weather Summary
Friday night
Isolated wet flurries, trace accumulation. Moderate southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline low temperatures -6 C. Freezing level falling to 1500 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with flurries, up to 5 cm. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline high temperatures around 0 C. Freezing level below 1700 m.
SundayCloudy with flurries, up to 5 cm. Moderate and gusty southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline high temperatures -1 C, freezing level below 1500 m.
MondayCloudy with isolated flurries. Light southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline high temperatures -3 C, freezing level below 1100 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
- Pay attention to isolated alpine features as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Where dry snow has prevailed through warm temperatures, wind slabs may lurk in exposed alpine terrain. Cautiously approach slopes adjacent to ridges or rocky, shallow terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 14th, 2023 4:00PM
