Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
New wind slabs exist in exposed terrain in areas where more than a few cm of new snow accumulated last week.
Avalanche forecast
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Jan 21 – 22, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Wind slabs are the main concern in exposed terrain above tree line.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.
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Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries, accumulation 1-4cm. 30 to 50 km/h west and northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -13 °C.
Tuesday
Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries, accumulation 1-3 cm. 25 to 55 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -7 °C.
Wednesday
Mainly cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -6 °C.
Thursday
Mainly cloudy with flurries. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -4 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.