Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 9th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs.
llarson,
Avalanche Canada
The deep persistent slab problem remains a concern in terrain where the crust tapers. Human-triggered avalanches are possible. Exercise diligence and use good travel habits.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported.
A size 2 deep persistent slab avalanche was explosive triggered in the north of the region on Thursday. The failure plane was a reloaded bed surface.
Snowpack Summary
Roughly 3 to 5 cm of new snow has buried various surfaces of soft snow, wind-affected, and sun crusts, further burying a crust now down 15 to 20 cm. This crust is generally supportive but tapers in the alpine and may be unsupportive to riders.
The upper midpack remains moist above a generally faceted snowpack. The lower snowpack contains weak faceted grains, depth hoar, and crusts that continue to be monitored for reactivity.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Mostly clear, no new snow. Alpine wind southwest 10 to 15 km/h. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Saturday
Mostly clear, increasing afternoon cloud. Alpine wind southwest 10 to 15 km/h. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy isolated flurries with 2 to 4 cm accumulated. Alpine wind southwest 10 to 15 km/h. Treeline temperatures -7 °C.
Monday
Cloudy with isolated flurries with 1 to 2 cm accumulated. Alpine wind southwest 10 to 20 km/h
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- In areas where deep persistent slabs may exist, avoid shallow or variable depth snowpacks and unsupported terrain features.
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Multiple weak layers in the snowpack remain a concern. Most specifically facets on crust near the base of the snowpack. Be especially cautious in areas where the recently formed crusts near the surface are not supportive.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 10th, 2024 4:00PM
