Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 14th, 2019 5:01PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

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Northwest Inland.

It may still be possible to trigger wind slabs at higher elevations.

Summary

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy skies, moderate southeast wind.FRIDAY: Mix of sun and clouds, light south wind, alpine temperature -20 C.SATURDAY: Mostly clear skies, light to moderate northeast wind, alpine temperature -20 C.SUNDAY: Clear skies, light to moderate northeast wind, alpine temperature -13 C.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches were observed in the region.

Snowpack Summary

The snow surface has been heavily affected by strong wind. You will likely find a variety of hard slabs, wind-pressed snow, sastrugi, sugary faceted snow, and melt-freeze crust where the wind has scoured down to it. In sheltered areas below treeline, you may still find pockets of soft, faceted snow.In the south of the region, the remainder of the snowpack is well-settled. In the north of the region, 50 to 100 cm of snow may overly two weak layers of feathery surface hoar crystals or faceted grains.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs
Continuous strong wind for days has affected the snow surface. Small reactive slabs may still exist, as well as larger, more stubborn slabs.
Watch for patterns of wind loading if you venture into wind affected terrain.Be careful around wind loaded pockets near ridge crests and roll-overs.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 15th, 2019 2:00PM

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