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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 15th, 2019–Feb 16th, 2019
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Sea To Sky.

Wind slabs may be reactive at upper elevations. Steep, unsupported rolls and immediate lee terrain are the most suspect.

Confidence

Moderate - Wind speed and direction is uncertain

Weather Forecast

FRIDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with isolated flurries, light southwest wind, alpine temperatures drop to -10 C.SATURDAY: Cloudy with sunny periods, light wind, alpine high temperatures around -8 C.SUNDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light wind, alpine high temperatures around -8 C.MONDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, moderate northwest wind, alpine high temperatures around -8 C.

Avalanche Summary

On Friday, several small (size 1) soft slabs were triggered by skiers on upper treeline and alpine features (up to 30 cm thick). On Thursday, skier traffic produced small (size 1) wind slabs near ridges and some minor sluffing in steep terrain.

Snowpack Summary

10-40 cm of recent snow remains low density in many areas, but has settled into thin soft slabs on some higher elevation features. Harder wind slabs can be found in exposed terrain near ridges. You may find a crust beneath this snow below 2000 m and on steep south-facing slopes. In exposed areas, the new soft snow sits above hard wind affected snow. The remainder of the snowpack is generally well-settled.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Small soft slabs may be reactive at upper treeline and alpine elevations. Approach steep and wind affected terrain cautiously.
Caution on steep south-facing slopes where buried crusts may exist.Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5