Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
The sustained strong winds of recent days continue to form wind slabs, mainly in the alpine. Smaller pockets can still be found at treeline.
Avalanche forecast
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Feb 10 – 11, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Seek out for wind sheltered terrain, where you can avoid the wind slabs and find the best conditions!
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
An avalanche estimated to be a size 2.5 was reported in the alpine, on an E aspect.
If you are out in the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
In the alpine and on exposed features at treeline, we find a variety of surfaces affected by wind: Sastrugi, crust or multiple thin slabs of different densities overlying each other.
In sheltered areas and below the treeline, we find 25 to 40 cm of low-density snow on top of a well-consolidated core.
In general, cold temperatures continue to promote the faceting of the snowpack, especially where the latter is thinner.
Weather Summary
WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND SUMMITS
The ridge of high pressure fades on Tuesday and will bring light precipitation in the afternoon. A system is approaching on Thursday!
Monday evening and night : Mostly cloudy. Trace of snow. Northwest winds from 40 to 45 km/h. -26C.
Tuesday: Increasing clouds in the afternoon. Trace of snow. Northwest winds from 35 to 45 km/h. -22C.
Wednesday: Cloudy. Trace of snow. Northwest winds from 45-55 km/h. -25C.
Thursday: Cloudy. 15 to 20 cm of snow. Strong to extreme southerly winds. -17C.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.