Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Pine Pass.
Storm slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggers, especially in wind loaded features
Choose conservative slopes, free from overhead hazard.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Reports in this area are limited but we expect natural and human triggered avalanches within the recent storm snow.
Snowpack Summary
30 cm of recent snow has been redistributed by strong westerly winds. This sits over dry snow on high north-facing slopes and over a crust elsewhere. The upper snowpack is generally moist, with a crust from last week's rain event.
Below treeline elevations hold moist, isothermal snow.
A surface hoar layer is buried 70-120 cm deep on sheltered north and east alpine slopes. No recent avalanches have been reported, it remains a possibility for triggering with heavy loads like cornice falls.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level drops to 500 m.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 30 to 50 km/h west ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Storm slabs will be most reactive in wind affected terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2