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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 13th, 2013–Feb 14th, 2013

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

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: Sea To Sky.

Confidence

Fair - Due to variable snowpack conditions

Weather Forecast

Thursday: Trace amounts of new snow / Light west winds / Freezing level at 1400mFriday: A mix of sun and cloud / Moderate southwest winds / Freezing level at 1900mSaturday: Light snowfall / Light southwest winds / Freezing level at 1200m

Avalanche Summary

There have been no reports of avalanche activity since the weekend.

Snowpack Summary

Small pockets of stiff wind slab have formed at higher elevations in response to light amounts of new snow and strong southwest wind. In areas protected from the sun the new snow may overlie surface hoar at treeline elevation. Several crusts can be found in the snowpack, especially on solar aspects; however, reports indicate these interfaces have settled out fairly rapidly. The mid and lower snowpack layers are generally strong and well settled. Total snow depths vary from around 400 cm in the south to around 180 cm in the north.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Strong winds have built small yet stiff wind slabs behind ridges and ribs in exposed areas.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3