[gb]

The freezing level looks to rise much higher than it has been all winter in that period with freezing levels at 8-10,000' possibly to 13,000' late in the period. About three or four days of warm temperatures could release deep slabs down to the January 24th layer.

[jaysway]

Appreciate the heads up. We can keep checking NWAC for the next week, but sadly forecasts end next weekend. Stay safe everyone.

[gb]

This should be a substantial cycle peaking by Sunday afternoon; but risk should continue into Tuesday. It is likely there will be little or no freeze outside of bowls that hold cold air beginning Friday. I would guess that as freezing levels rise east of the crest some slopes with shallower snowpack and previously supportive but not thick crusts may go to the ground. Watch the avalanche forecasts as this progresses. https://nwac.us/avalanche-forecast/#/all/

[gb]

Special Avalanche Bulletin for all zones through Monday. There will be some very big slides mountain slope to valley bottom. https://nwac.us/avalanche-forecast/#/west-slopes-north

[zephyr]

Thanks for keeping us informed on this gb. It's very much appreciated. ~z

[Snuffy]

Thank you for the heads up! I guess I'll put some miles in on the bike this weekend.

[Pyrites]

Might be a good weekend to be at Enchanted Valley, watching the avalanches out of the hanging valleys.

[Joey]

Map of areas affected. Click for details. "UNIQUELY DANGEROUS AVALANCHE CONDITIONS" https://mappingsupport.com/p2/gissurfer.php?center=47.488504,-122.618408&zoom=7&basemap=USA_basemap&overlay=State_boundary,Weather_watch_warning&txtfile=https://mappingsupport.com/p2/special_maps/disaster/USA_rain_flood.txt