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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 26th, 2024–Dec 27th, 2024

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Glacier.

Steady snow and wind have created windslabs in the alpine and exposed areas at treeline. Use caution as you transition into wind affected terrain.

The best snow quality still exists in wind sheltered areas.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

There was a small natural avalanche cycle overnight in steep start zones that was likely triggered by a wind spike.

Reports have been trickling in of wind effect and shooting cracks in alpine terrain. The operations around us are also reporting a mix of wind slab and stormslabs as well as sluffing in steep terrain.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Steady snowfall this past week has left plenty of snow available for transport. Moderate/strong gusty winds will continue to refresh these slabs. This avalanche problem will be most reactive in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2