Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 12th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Persistent Slabs and Wind Slabs.
LG,
Avalanche Canada
Watch out for a touchy persistent slab problem, most prevalent below treeline in steep, sheltered areas. Lots of hidden hazards exist below treeline. With continued cold temps the consequence of an accident will be large.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
One new natural avalanche observed above Little Prairie, suspect over 48h old. Two size 2 persistent slab avalanches were triggered remotely by the field team on Wednesday.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 70 cm of storm snow overlies a facet and crust combo which exists in more sheltered areas. This overlies a melt freeze crust complex in the alpine and at treeline. Areas close to the divide have the best snow coverage.
Weather Summary
Sat
Clear skies, light NE winds. Temps will rise slightly with a high of -25, no precip.
Sun
Partially cloudy with light NE winds. Temp high of -22, no precip.
Mon
Clear skies, moderate NE winds. Temp will climb to a high of -20, no precip.
For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.
Problems
Persistent Slabs
This problem will most likely be found in steep sheltered areas at treeline and below.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Wind Slabs
With winds switching back and forth between SW and NE be aware that windslabs may have formed in either standard or reverse lees.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 15th, 2024 4:00PM
