Avalanche forecast

South Rockies

Feb 5 – 6, 2013Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Forecast light snowfall and strong west winds will create fresh wind slabs. Watch for triggering behind ridgecrests and in gullies.

Confidence

Fair - Due to variable weather conditions

Weather Forecast

Wednesday: Trace amounts of new snow / Moderate to strong west winds / Alpine temperature of about -10.0Thursday: Light snowfall / Light west winds / Alpine temperature of about -7.0Friday: Clearing / Light northwest winds / Alpine temperature of about -9.0

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Very light accumulations overlie wind slab at higher elevations, settled storm snow and spotty surface hoar in more sheltered terrain, and a crust on previously sun-exposed slopes. A variable interface buried on Jan 23 is down about 15-35cm. In most locations it appears to be well bonded; however, buried surface hoar (up to 20mm) has been found in isolated  parts of the North Elk valley. This will be something to watch as the overlying slab develops. The lower snowpack is generally well-settled.

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