Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 9th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Avalanche Canada
Watch for unstable snow on steep features, and remember that even a small avalanche can be dangerous.
Ride/hike to the conditions, backcountry travel may be challenging.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
A robust crust exists on the snow surface up to mountain tops. In some areas, up to 5 cm of recent, dry snow may sit atop the crust.
Where snow still exists below treeline, it is isothermal or refrozen, and travel is very challenging.
Weather Summary
Friday
Mostly clear. No new snow expected. Light to moderate northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -6 °C.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. No new snow expected. Light to moderate west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -2 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy. 5-10 cm of snow expected above 750 m. Possibly more northwest of Hope. Moderate to strong southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. 10 cm of snow expected above 500 m. Less in Manning Park. Light northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
Valid until: Feb 10th, 2024 4:00PM
