Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 25th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Persistent Slabs.
lcrawley,
Avalanche Canada
Keep in mind the buried weak layer, it is still able to be triggered by riders.
The best riding will be found in places sheltered from the wind.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
On Saturday there were a few small wind slabs triggered by riders near Kelowna.
Snowpack Summary
10 to 15 cm of recent snow is being redistributed by the wind at treeline and above. At low elevations, a thin crust can be found which is more prominent on slopes facing the sun.
The widespread crust buried in early February is buried down 40 to 60 cm and has sugary facets on top.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 35 to 65 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Monday
Partly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
TuesdayMostly clear with up to 5 cm of snow. 15 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
WednesdayMostly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 55 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
- Carefully monitor the bond between the new snow and old surface.
- Look for signs of instability: whumphing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, and recent avalanches.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent new snow has formed wind slabs at treeline and above. Avoid wind-loaded areas.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Persistent Slabs
A crust from early February with sugary facets on top has remained rider-triggerable.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 26th, 2024 4:00PM
