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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 14th, 2019–Feb 15th, 2019

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

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: Northwest Inland.

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

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.

Avalanche Problems

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