Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 23rd, 2021 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
JSmith,
Avalanche Canada
Lingering wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers in areas of the region with alpine terrain. Avoid lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Weather Forecast
TUESDAY NIGHT: Few clouds / Light, northeast ridgetop wind / Alpine low -8 / Freezing level 400 m.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny / Light, west ridgetop wind / Alpine high 1 / Freezing level 700 m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Snow; 15-20 cm. / Strong, southwest ridgetop wind / Alpine low -6 / Freezing level 500 m.
THURSDAY: Snow/rain; 5-10 mm. / Strong, northwest ridgetop wind / Alpine high 1 / Freezing level 900 m.
FRIDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Moderate, northwest ridgetop wind / Alpine high 2 / Freezing level 900 m.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported in this region on Monday.
Snowpack Summary
A hard crust now caps the snowpack up to the tops of the North Shore mountains. High elevation terrain in other parts of the region could have up to 50 cm of recent snow, likely heavily wind affected. However there are no observations to confirm alpine conditions.
Terrain and Travel
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- Be careful as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Extra caution is needed around cornices under the current conditions.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Lingering wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers at upper elevations.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 24th, 2021 4:00PM
