Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Expecting to build throughout the week with the forecasted winds.
Avalanche forecast
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Avalanche danger
Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Minimize exposure to overhead hazards and building wind slabs.
Avalanche problems
Loose Dry
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Weather Forecast
More snow on the way throughout Monday with light NE winds. Followed by a return to strong winds from the west by late Tuesday.
Snowpack Summary
New snow with more on the way covering either bare ground, the existing thin snow pack in sheltered areas or wind loaded gullies.
Avalanche Summary
Observed a small loose dry avalanche out of steep, rocky terrain.
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Tuesday