Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 6th, 2014 8:09AM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

rbuhler, Avalanche Canada

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Summary

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

The ridge of high pressure persists for the forecast period. Cold and dry conditions continue.Friday: A mix of sun and cloud, treeline temperatures around -18, mountain-top winds light variableSaturday/Sunday: Clear and sunny, treeline temperatures -10 to -15, mountain-top winds light variable

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches reported.

Snowpack Summary

Snow surface and upper snowpack conditions are quite variable but the common theme is that most areas are hard with very little ski penetration.Â The snow surface may consist of any of the following: (1) faceting snow (generally widespread due to current cold temperatures) (2) hard wind scoured and pitted surfaces at higher elevations (3) a thin wind crust or small isolated wind slabs on leeward or cross-loaded features(4) surface hoar in wind-sheltered areas (5) deteriorating crust at lower elevationsThe mid and lower snowpack are well settled and there are currently no layers of concern. However, in thinner snowpack areas, a weak basal layer of facets or depth hoar may still be a concern.

Valid until: Feb 7th, 2014 2:00PM