Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Oct 9th, 2021 8:03AM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

Conrad Janzen,

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In some high alpine areas there is enough snow for small avalanches to occur.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

The snowpack in the alpine is starting to increase and some alpine areas have enough snow for avalanches to occur. Wind loaded slopes, and steep narrow gullies are the highest concern.

Avalanche Summary

Occasional reports of natural avalanches up to size 1.5 in steep alpine terrain have been observed, especially during strong wind events.

Confidence

Problems

Wind Slabs

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Steep gullies and wind loaded slopes in higher alpine areas may have enough snow to avalanche.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Oct 10th, 2021 8:03AM