Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 31st, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
TRettie,
Avalanche Canada
Continue to assess the wind effect in exposed terrain before committing to a feature.
Summary
Confidence
Weather Forecast
Monday night: light to moderate north winds with noe new snow expected. Low of -26 at 1100m.
Tuesday: light snow starting in the evening . High of -23 at 1100m. Winds will be light to moderate from the North during the day and switching to the southwest late in the evening.
Wednesday: up to 5cm of new snow with moderate west winds. High of -19 at 1100m.
Thursday: Moderate west wind with light snow throughout the day. High of -17 at 1100m.
Avalanche Summary
No new reports of avalanches over the past few days.
Thanks to everyone who has submitted a MIN report over the last few days!
Snowpack Summary
Recent north wins could have begun redistributing snow back on to south facing slopes.
Previous strong southerly winds combined with snow created wind slab on all exposed terrain on north aspects. These wind slabs are generally now well bonded to the surface below but rider triggering could still be possible in specific areas near ridge crests. South aspects are a mix of scoured and pressed surfaces.
Soft snow can still be found in sheltered features and at lower elevations.
In shallow snowpack areas a layer of loose facets sits at the bottom of the snowpack.
Terrain and Travel
- Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind loaded snow.
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Rider triggerable wind slab likely still exists in specific features near ridge crests.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 1st, 2022 4:00PM
