Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 2nd, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
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Human-triggered avalanches are likely.
Use conservative terrain choices, even small slopes can produce avalanches.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Numerous natural and human-triggered avalanches have been reported on all aspects and elevations since Saturday.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 40 cm of snow overlies a variety of old surfaces. These include a crust on sun-exposed slopes, facets, and surface hoar in sheltered locations.
The middle snowpack consists of weak, faceted layers with multiple surface hoar and crusts intermixed.
The lower snowpack remains generally well-settled and strong.
Weather Summary
Sunday night
Mostly cloudy. 10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -28 °C.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -26 °C.
Tuesday
Scattered cloud. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -23 °C.
Wednesday
Scattered cloud. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -22 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be aware of the potential for human triggerable storm slabs at lower elevations, even on small features.
- Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Storm slabs are primed for triggering.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 3rd, 2025 4:00PM
