Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

Numerous small to large (size 1 to 2) storm and wind slab avalanches were observed, likely releasing within the past few days.

Looking forward, we anticipate that the northeast wind is forming wind slabs that could be triggered by riders on south to west slopes. These slopes are atypical for a wind slab problem so use caution when in wind exposed terrain.

Strong northeast wind is redistributing the 40 to 80 cm of recent storm snow into wind slabs on southerly slopes. Very cold weather may allow for these slabs to linger for longer than is typical.

The mid-pack is gaining strength and consists of rounding facets and decomposing melt-freeze crusts.

A weak layer of large and weak facets is found near the base of the snowpack. The latest observed avalanche was in early February. Although the likelihood of triggering this layer is low, the consequence of doing so would be high. This layer is most likely to be human-triggered in thin, rocky slopes at alpine and upper treeline elevations.

Tuesday Night

Clear skies with no precipitation, 40 km/h northeast wind, treeline temperature -27 °C.

Wednesday

Clear skies with no precipitation, 40 km/h northeast wind, treeline temperature -29 °C.

Partly cloudy with no precipitation, 50 km/h northeast wind, treeline temperature -30 °C.

Increasing clouds with afternoon snowfall, trace accumulation, 50 km/h west wind, treeline temperature - 20 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Expect slab conditions to change drastically as you move into wind exposed terrain.
• If triggered, wind slabs avalanches may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger avalanches.
• Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.