Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 11th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Loose Dry.
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Wind slabs continue to be reactive to human triggering. Seek out wind-sheltered terrain and watch for terrain traps.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
On Monday, a large wind slab was remote triggered by a skier at ridgeline in the alpine around the Hurley area.
A few small dry loose avalanches were reported on Saturday and Sunday from steep slopes.
Snowpack Summary
Alpine areas have been affected by the wind reducing riding quality. In sheltered areas the cold is keeping the surface soft.
30 to 50 cm overlies a weak layer from late January. In most areas, it is a hard slippery crust, however, on shady, upper-elevation slopes, it may be faceted grains or surface hoar. This layer hasn't been producing avalanches, but may become a problem when more snow arrives.
The mid and lower snowpack has no layers of concern.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Clear. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8°C.
Thursday
Mainly sunny. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Friday
Sunny. 10-20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Be careful with sluffing in steep terrain, especially above cliffs and terrain traps.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Riders may still trigger slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Dry
Watch out for terrain traps where a small avalanche could have large consequences.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 12th, 2025 4:00PM
