Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 9th, 2013 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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Little change. Watch for wind slabs in open areas at and above treeline. Lower elevations are getting weak and facetted.
Summary
Weather Forecast
A strong ridge west of the rockies will keep most of the precipitation east of the divide. Moderately warm temperatures and light to moderate north westerly winds.
Snowpack Summary
Some light new snow over the old windslab and facets.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed or reported.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs from recent strong winds persist. In some areas these slabs are now covered by a light layer snow and may not be as obvious to see.� Areas of most concern are lee terrain near ridge tops and some open slopes at at treeline.
- The recent snow may now be hiding windslabs that were easily visible before the snow fell.
- Use caution in lee areas in the alpine. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 10th, 2013 4:00PM
