Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 13th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Avalanche Canada
As temperatures return to normal, continue to make conservative terrain choices in wind affected terrain. Wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Dry loose sluffing was observed in terrain sheltered from recent winds. We expect wind slabs to be reactive to rider triggers in wind affected terrain.
A widespread avalanche cycle occurred on Monday. For an in depth look at conditions in the North Shore Mountains, check out this update.
Snowpack Summary
Strong northerly winds have formed wind slabs on south facing slopes at treeline and above. Slabs sit over previously wind affected snow or a crust in some areas.
In the North Shore Mountains a crust is present to mountain top, buried 10-20 cm deep from a rain event near the end of the last storm.
The mid and lower snowpack are considered well-settled and strong.
The last few storms have brought winter to the North Shore Mountains. Lower-elevation areas may have reached the threshold for avalanches. Beware of buried early-season hazards.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Clear skies with northerly winds 10-30 km/h. Treeline temperatures around -10 °C.
Sunday
Clear skies with northerly winds 40-70 km/h. Treeline temperatures climb to -5 °C in the afternoon.
Monday
Clear skies with northerly winds 10-20 km/h. Treeline temperatures around -5 °C.
Tuesday
Increasing cloud with southwest winds returning, 30-40 km/h. Treeline temperatures around -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Slabs may be found near ridgelines or lower on the slope than usual. Watch for crossloading in unusual features like mid slope gullies and rollovers.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 14th, 2024 4:00PM
