Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpin
- Limite forestière
- Sous la limite forestière
- Probabilité
- Possible
- Taille
- 1–2
The previous northerly winds have created winds slabs which are decreasing in sensitivity
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Jan 19 – 20, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Danger d’avalanche
Sun
Mon
Alpin
2 · Modéré
Limite forestière
1 · Faible
Sous la limite
1 · Faible
Points saillants
The deep freeze is finally leaving, bringing sunny skies and pleasant temperatures.
Be cautious as you step outside again, the snowpack has only become weaker with the long cold spell.
Problèmes avalancheux
Loose Dry
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpin
- Limite forestière
- Sous la limite forestière
- Probabilité
- Likely
- Taille
- 1–2
A handful of loose dry avalanches have occurred recently with one scrubbing to ground. They are currently limited to specific terrain such as very steep alpine rocky terrain yet enough of a concern if a person is standing below it or gets swept away.
Deep Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpin
- Limite forestière
- Sous la limite forestière
- Probabilité
- Possible
- Taille
- 1–2.5
You must keep this basal layer on your radar as triggering is possible in isolated features, such as steep rocky terrain where you find yourself standing on the surface and not wallowing in facets, that's the problem slab.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Numerous deep persistent slabs up to size 2.5 have been observed in the alpine over the last few days.
Loose dry avalanches up to size 2 in very steep rocky alpine terrain were noted over the past few days. Some are scrubbing to ground.
SaturdayNumerous deep persistent slabs up to size 2.5 have been observed in the alpine over the last few days.
Loose dry avalanches up to size 2 in very steep rocky alpine terrain were noted over the past few days. Some are scrubbing to ground.
SundayNumerous deep persistent slabs up to size 2.5 have been observed in the alpine over the last few days.
Loose dry avalanches up to size 2 in very steep rocky alpine terrain were noted over the past few days. Some are scrubbing to ground.
Snowpack Summary
About 10cm of snow fell on Tuesday. Tree line snowpack depth is an average of 45-75cm. There is variable wind effect from previous northerly winds. The snowpack is weak and largely unsupportive.
SaturdayAbout 10cm of snow fell on Tuesday. Tree line snowpack depth is an average of 45-75cm. There is variable wind effect from previous northerly winds. The snowpack is weak and largely unsupportive.
SundayAbout 10cm of snow fell on Tuesday. Tree line snowpack depth is an average of 45-75cm. There is variable wind effect from previous northerly winds. The snowpack is weak and largely unsupportive.
Weather Summary
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud. Precipitation: Nil. Alpine temperature: High -11 °C. Light ridge wind. Freezing level at valley bottom. Alpine temperature inversion.
The Mountain Weather Forecast is available at Avalanche Canada https://avalanche.ca/weather/forecast
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Loose avalanches may start small but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
- Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.