Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 22nd, 2012 4:32PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Persistent Slabs.
snow safety,
Parks Canada
A natural avalanche cycle will continue into Thursday. As well, numerous skier accidentals today, mainly in the Sunshine backcountry, and a partial burial reported on Cirque Peak. Avy control Thurs. on Vermillion slide paths in Kootenay. SH
Summary
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
Avalanche Summary
Confidence
Due to the quality of field observations on Wednesday
Problems
Persistent Slabs
Very touchy wind slabs from 30-80cm deep are sitting over the widespread Valentines surface hoar layer. Flights today saw lots of natural activity up to size 3, mainly along or West of the divide. This will certainly persist for some time to come.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 23rd, 2012 4:00PM
