Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 20th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Look for sheltered terrain to find decent riding. All exposed terrain is highly wind effected.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Explosive control on Friday produced only small avalanches.
Snowpack Summary
Previous strong winds have impacted all aspects resulting in a mix of scoured, pressed and loaded surfaces. Wind slabs on south facing slopes may overlie a weak layer of facets. In the most sheltered terrain some soft snow may still be found.
Check out this MIN from our field team describing undesirable conditions at Summit lake.
The mid pack is settled and strong.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of new snow, northeast alpine wind up to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -23°C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with up to 4 cm of new snow expected, northeast alpine winds up to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -21°C.
Monday
Cloudy with around 5 cm of new snow expected, south alpine wind up to 50 km/h and northeast wind at valley bottom up to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -18 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with 10 cm of new snow expected, south alpine wind 25 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -7°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
- Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Variable winds have formed wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain. Due to recent strong wind, slab formation may be partway down a slope.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 21st, 2024 4:00PM
