Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible - Likely
- Size
- 1–2
New snow, accompanied by southwest winds is promoting fresh wind slab development on top of previously faceted surfaces.
Avalanche forecast
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Jan 23 – 24, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Be on the lookout for fresh wind slabs, that may be sitting atop a layer of weak faceted surfaces.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported.
If you go out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
Recent snow has accumulated over previously faceted and wind-affected surfaces. Expect the current southwest wind to continue to transport the new snow into lee terrain.
At treeline and below the mid-snowpack contains a weak layer of facets over a crust.
Below, the lower snowpack contains a series of crusts and faceted snow.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Cloudy with trace snow amounts, southwest alpine winds 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -4 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with no precipitation, west alpine winds 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -4 °C.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 30 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud with no precipitation, west alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.