Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 23rd, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Avalanche Canada
The snow remains wet and heavy in most areas. Be careful not to get caught in dangerous terrain traps by a small wet avalanche.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
Around 10 to 30 cm of moist snow sits over sun crusts on south-facing slopes and old, firm wind-affected surfaces in exposed terrain.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally uniform, with no significant layers of concern.
Below treeline, most areas are below threshold for avalanches.
Weather Summary
Friday night
Cloudy with a trace of snow. 50 to 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with a trace of snow. 40 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 70 to 80 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level dropping to 800 m.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. 40 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 800 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
- Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
Problems
Loose Wet
Small loose wet avalanches are possible in the moist surface snow. Watch for indications of instability such as pinwheeling and point releases out of steep rocky slopes.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 24th, 2024 4:00PM
