Kootenay Boundary
Lawinengefahr
Kernpunkte
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Evaluate steep lines for pockets of wind slab, even small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain.
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
A few isolated, small (size 1) wind slabs were triggered by riders on Monday. Otherwise, no new avalanches were observed.
Snowpack Summary
Widespread crusty surfaces exist on all but high north-facing alpine terrain, where snow is dry and likely wind affected. There are no deeper concerns at this time.
Weather Summary
Wednesday night
Broken cloud. 20 to 35 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.
Friday
Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of snow at upper elevations. 10 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow at upper elevations. 10 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.