Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Thin wind slabs may be found in steep, lee terrain features at higher elevations.
Avalanche forecast
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Jan 20 – 21, 2022Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
No rating
Highlights
Assess for wind slabs in steep terrain.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
High - Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.
Weather Forecast
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 2 cm, 40 km/h southwest wind, alpine temperature -7 C.
THURSDAY: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 2 cm, 40 km/h west wind, alpine temperature -5 C.
FRIDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 10 to 15 cm, 70 km/h south wind, alpine temperature -2 C.
SATURDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 10 to 15 cm, 60 km/h south wind, alpine temperature -1 C, freezing level 1300 m.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches were observed.
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Snowpack Summary
Around 10 to 20 cm of soft snow overlies hard snow. South to west wind may form wind slabs in steep, lee terrain features.
The remainder of the snowpack is hard but heavily faceted.
Terrain and Travel
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.