Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 20th, 2025 4:00PM

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

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Wind slabs are the main concern in exposed terrain above tree line.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.

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Weather Summary

Monday Night

Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries, accumulation 1-4cm. 30 to 50 km/h west and northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -13 °C.

Tuesday

Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries, accumulation 1-3 cm. 25 to 55 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -7 °C.

Wednesday

Mainly cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -6 °C.

Thursday

Mainly cloudy with flurries. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -4 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.

Problems

Wind Slabs

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New wind slabs exist in exposed terrain in areas where more than a few cm of new snow accumulated last week.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Jan 21st, 2025 4:00PM

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