Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 6th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
LG,
Avalanche Canada
Snowpack has been settling during the warm weather. Human-triggered avalanches are unlikely. Small windslabs may be found in isolated lees or extreme terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were observed this week, however limited field days.
Snowpack Summary
10-20cm of settling snow overlies a crust complex that is up to 30cm thick and has been found up to 2000m. The midpack is mostly well-consolidated snow in the alpine and at treeline. Below treeline the lower snowpack is still very faceted. The 2022-12-14 surface hoar layer can be found down 50-70cm and has still been reactive in tests.
Weather Summary
Saturday
Strong to extreme ridgetop winds with alpine temps around -2. Skies will be broken with no significant precip forecast.
Sunday
Strong ridgetop winds with alpine temps around -2. Skies will be broken with light flurries possible in the afternoon.
Monday
Strong ridgetop winds with alpine temps around -5. Light flurries and overcast skies
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 9th, 2023 4:00PM
