Avalanche forecast

Kootenay Boundary

Feb 14 – 15, 2013Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Strong winds have loaded lee features on a potentially weak interface.

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

Winds forecast to be L-M / W on Friday with temperature at TL -5.  A frontal system will bring light snow Sat pm and early Sun am.

Avalanche Summary

One size 2 avalanche was reported Monday. It was skier triggered in a steep rocky feature on an east aspect.

Snowpack Summary

5-15 cm of recent snowfall overlies the Feb 12 SH layer which has crystals to 30mm in some locations. Wind slab is the predominant stability concern right now. It may be resting on suncrust or surface hoar which was buried on Feb 4. The Jan 23 interface appears to be inactive but can still be found  40-60 cm below the surface. It may be worth investigating on an adjacent slope before riding in aggressive terrain.

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