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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 29th, 2014–Jan 30th, 2014
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: South Rockies.

Confidence

Good - The weather pattern is stable

Weather Forecast

Synopsis:  Another weak frontal system will pass over the province Thursday before an arctic air mass descends bring cool dry conditions.Thursday: Isolated flurries /  Light to north winds / Freezing level: Valley bottom.Friday: Cloudy with sunny periods / Light  north winds /  Freezing level: Valley bottom.Saturday: Sunny / Light  north winds / Freezing level: Valley bottom.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Between 5 and 20cm of new snow overlies a variety of surfaces including: old wind slabs in exposed terrain, well developed surface hoar in sheltered areas, or a melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes.The main concern in the region continues to be the weak buried faceted snow which exists in the mid or lower snowpack (depending where you are in the region). Although avalanche activity on this interface has tapered-off lately there is still the potential for large avalanche that could have nasty consequences. Possible triggers for this layer include cornice fall, or a heavy load over a thin spot.

Avalanche Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

With cooler temperatures triggering an avalanche on deep persistent layers has become less likely.  However, large and destructive avalanche may be possible in steep, rocky start zones with thin or variable snow cover.
Avoid convexities or areas with a thin or variable snowpack.>Conditions are greatly improved, but be mindful that deep instabilities are still present.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 2 - 4