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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Dec 27th, 2021–Dec 28th, 2021

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Northwest Inland.

Carefully assess the wind slab hazard before committing to a feature and remember that wind slabs are most commonly triggered just below ridge crests.

Confidence

Moderate -

Weather Forecast

Monday night: low of -28 at 1600m . No new snow is expected. Winds will be moderate to strong from the north west in the alpine.

Tuesday: moderate south winds with the possibility of some light flurries in the morning at treeline. high of -24 at 1600m.

Wednesday: light snow throughout the day with moderate west winds at treeline. high of -25 at 1600m.

Thursday: clearing throughout the day and no new snow expected. winds will be moderate from the northwest with a high of -22 at 1600m.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported over the last few days in the region. If you are out in the mountains please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report.

Snowpack Summary

Wind direction has varied over the last couple days. Wind slab could be found on all aspects as a result. These new wind slabs will have formed over old hard slab and facets meaning they likely won't bond well. East facing slopes will likely still have signs of scouring.

The December 15 surface hoar layer is 10 to 20cm below the surface in sheltered treeline and below . It is likely not a problem yet

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Snowpack depth at treeline typically ranges from 120-220 cm, with higher values in the western part of the region and tapering to the east. 

Terrain and Travel

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Avoid freshly wind loaded features, especially near ridge crests, roll-overs and in steep terrain.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.