Avalanche forecast

Northwest Inland

Feb 12 – 13, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Low danger doesn't mean no danger, small wind slabs may remain triggerable at higher elevations.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Small wind slabs may exist in steep, wind-loaded terrain features. Watch for convex slopes and cross-loaded features.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

Several size 1 slab avalanches were triggered by riders on Saturday, 10-30 cm deep, in the alpine and treeline.

If you go into the backcountry, consider submitting a MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

5 to 10 cm of new snow redistributed by recent winds overlies previously well-settled or wind-affected firm surfaces which may have a layer of weak, feathery crystals on top.

Below this, there is a thick and hard melt-freeze crust that extends into the alpine. The new snow buries this crust at lower elevations.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Monday

Cloudy. 30 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday

Few clouds. 20 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
  • Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
  • Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.

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