AVALANCHE ACTIVITY:
Sz 3 Sa Taylor Mountain, WY. Click > TSAR Report TSAR Image
Sz 1 Sc on Whistler 2023/01/31. Limited visibility.
No new avalanche observed on Blackcomb.
WEATHER YESTERDAY:
08:00 Hrs. -8 Deg C with a 25-35 KPH SSW wind at 1860 m.Weather Observations for February 1, 2023 taken at 06:00 Hours.
2280 meters -9, Winds were 30-45 KPH S--Horstman Hut
2180 meters -9, Winds were 25-35 KPH SSW--Whistler Peak
1860 meters -6, Winds were 15-25 KPH SE--Rendezvous
1835 meters -6, Winds were 15-30 KPH S--Round House
1650 meters -6, 3 cm in 12 Hrs, 4 cm in 24 Hrs. Base 185 cm--Pig Alley
1570 meters -6, 3 cm in 12 Hrs, 4 cm in 24 Hrs. Base 121 cm--Catskinner
660 meters -4, Valley Temp, Max temp Yesterday was -1.6, 0.6 mm of precip yesterday.
FORECAST:
A weak warm front will bring periods of light precipitation this am in a Westerly flow aloft. Dries out with some weak ridging before noon. May see some afternoon flurries. Mostly overcast for today, the FL is below surface and should remain around surface for the day (maybe 900 m). Dry overcast weather continues into Thursday, may see some sunny breaks, with a frontal band arriving Thursday pm with periods of light precipitation and strong winds. Impulse continues into early Friday am. Briefly dries out in the am with the next more vigorous front arriving around noon on Friday. Strong winds and light to moderate precipitation continues into Saturday. Frontal band continues into Sunday am. Dries out Sunday afternoon with lingering flurries. Another frontal band arrives early Monday am. A lull Tuesday am with some sunny breaks before another front arrives with light to moderate precipitation and seasonable temperatures. Looks like we are getting a taste of winter. Guesstimates: 1-4 cm by Thursday am, 2-6 cm by Friday am, 18-24 cm by Saturday am, 12-18 cm by Sunday am, 4-8 cm by Monday am, 15-20 cm by Tuesday am.
INFORMATION & OBSERVATIONS:
FROM AVALANCHE CANADA:
Travel and Terrain Advice
Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.
If you are increasing your exposure to avalanche terrain, do it gradually as you gather information.
Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
MODERATE--Sea to Sky Advisory available top right of sidebar.
LOCAL MIN REPORTS:
Sky Pilot: Jan 31, 2023
SHORT CLIPS:
Wide Slab: Sucked In
Big Air: Soft landing
Strong Winds: Scary Moment
Using Boost: Polaris
Wind & storm slabs: AvyBites
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