Wind Slabs
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely - Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Wind slab could still be found on isolated features at higher elevations. These slabs could be more reactive if they overlie facets or surface hoar.
Assess steep lines at upper elevations for wind slab.
Wind slab could still be found on isolated features at higher elevations. These slabs could be more reactive if they overlie facets or surface hoar.
No new avalanches have been reported in a few days.
Check out this MIN from our field team to get some great details on surface conditions.
A variety of surfaces can be found at upper elevations including a crust on sun exposed slopes, wind slab and soft faceted snow in sheltered terrain. It is possible that wind slab has formed over facets and surface hoar in isolated areas.
The mid pack contains several other crusts.
Below treeline, most areas are below the threshold for forming avalanches.
Wednesday Night
Clear skies with no new snow expected. 15 to 30 km/h northeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -5°C.
Thursday
Sunny with no new snow expected. 10 to 25 km/h east alpine wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.
Friday
Increasing cloud with no new snow expected. 40 to 60 km/h southeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with 5 to 15 cm new snow expected. 20 to 30 km/h southeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.