Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 22nd, 2021 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

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A thick surface crust makes for difficult travel conditions. It may soften up slightly in the sun this afternoon.

Summary

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

Friday night: Clear, light wind, treeline temperature around -3, freezing level valley bottom.

Saturday: Sunny, wind increasing to moderate northwest, treeline temperature around -4, freezing level valley bottom.

Sunday: Flurries, up to 5 cm, light wind, treeline temperature around -8, freezing level 500 m.

Monday: Flurries, 5-10 cm, light southwest wind, treeline temperature around -9, freezing level 500 m.

Avalanche Summary

No new reports.

Snowpack Summary

A widespread crust caps the snow surface. The exception may be higher elevation north-facing slopes, where there could be roughly 10 cm of wind affected snow sitting above crusts. There could be some weak faceted snow forming around these crusts, but avalanches on this layer are unlikely at this point. The lower snowpack is well consolidated.

Terrain and Travel

  • A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.

Valid until: Jan 23rd, 2021 4:00PM