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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 30th, 2019–Jan 31st, 2019
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: South Coast.

Hazard may be one step higher if the storm arrives earlier than expected.

Confidence

Moderate - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain

Weather Forecast

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy / Moderate, northwesterly winds / Low 4 C / Freezing level 2300 m.THURSDAY: Cloudy with flurries/drizzle; 5-10 mm. / Moderate, southwesterly winds / High 4 C / Freezing level 1500 m.THURSDAY NIGHT: Snow/rain; 10-15 mm. / Strong, southwesterly winds / Freezing level 1200 m.FRIDAY: Snow/rain; 15-25 mm. / Moderate, southwesterly winds / High 2 C / Freezing level 1300 m. SATURDAY: Cloudy / Light, westerly winds / High 2 C / Freezing level 1000 m.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches were reported in the region.

Snowpack Summary

The majority of the snow surfaces on all aspects and at all elevations are either crusts or wind effected.Below the surface, the remainder of the snowpack is currently well-settled and strong in most locations.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Fresh storm slabs may form if the snow arrives earlier than forecast.
Stay alert to changing conditions with elevation.Use small slopes without consequence to test the bond of the new snow.Use caution when transitioning into wind effected terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5