Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Small wind slabs may exist in the alpine and are most likely to trigger where they overlie a crust.
Avalanche forecast
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Avalanche danger
Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Verify conditions as you move through terrain.
Small wind slabs may be present in the alpine and wet loose avalanches will be possible on steep, sun-affected slopes.
Avalanche problems
Loose Wet
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Small wet loose avalanches are possible on steep slopes during periods of strong sun.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported on Wednesday.
NOTE: Observations in this region are currently very limited.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 20 cm of recent snow overlies a 10 to 15 cm crust. On solar aspects, a crust exists on the surface. Beneath this is a moist upper snowpack.
The mid/lower snowpack is well settled and strong.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Friday
Mostly clear. 5 to 15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature rising to 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 2000 m.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature rising to +1 °C. Freezing level rising to 2200 m.
Sunday
Increasing cloud cover. 20 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level rising to 2500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Rocks will heat up with daytime warming and may become trigger points for loose wet avalanches.