Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 25th, 2021 3:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Mikey,
Avalanche Canada
Most open areas have wind effect at all elevations. With the sunny skies, this is a good time to look at tours that have more travelling than skiing.
Summary
Confidence
High -
Weather Forecast
Tuesday: Mix of sun and cloud with light South winds. High of -10c, low of -14c in the slpine.
Wednesday: Mainly cloudy with light flurries starting in the late afternoon. Winds will be moderate out of the South. High of -9c and a low of -14c.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed.
Snowpack Summary
The windslabs are still there and widespread. Not much change until we get some more snow. Approach cross loaded features and lee loaded zones along ridges with extra care.
Terrain and Travel
- Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
- Pay attention to isolated alpine features as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Expect these slabs to slowly break down with the cold. Thin spots will facet(weaken) quicker and become more and more likely to be a trigger as the colder weather continues.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 26th, 2021 3:00PM
