Avalanche forecast

South Coast Inland

Feb 5, 2019Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Windslabs have formed on variety of aspects with shifting winds. It's expected to stay cold for a few more days.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Recent new snow fell in conjunction with strong southwest wind. Expect to see windslabs on a variety of aspects as the wind shifts to the north and east.

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable

Weather Forecast

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny, light to moderate northeast wind, alpine temperature -19 C. WEDNESDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light north wind, alpine temperature -18 C.THURSDAY: Mainly cloudy with possible flurries, Light northwest wind, alpine temperature -14 C.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches were reported in the region on Sunday or Monday.

Snowpack Summary

15-30 cm of recent new snow has been redistributed  by southwesterly winds shifting to north and east. This is sitting on a crust on all but northerly aspects, wind-affected surfaces in the alpine, and possibly a mixture of weak feathery surface hoar and/or sugary facets in sheltered terrain at treeline and below.A crust that formed mid-January right to mountain top on southerly aspects and on all aspects below 1700 m is now buried 50-80 cm deep. Additionally at this depth, feathery surface hoar may be found in shady sheltered areas at treeline. This surface hoar layer is reported to be most prevalent in the far southeast of the region near Manning Park.The remainder of the snowpack is generally well-settled.

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