Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely - Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Continuous strong wind for days has affected the snow surface. Small reactive slabs may still exist, as well as larger, more stubborn slabs.
Avalanche forecast
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Feb 15, 2019Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
It may still be possible to trigger wind slabs at higher elevations.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
High -
Weather Forecast
THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy skies, moderate southeast wind.FRIDAY: Mix of sun and clouds, light south wind, alpine temperature -20 C.SATURDAY: Mostly clear skies, light to moderate northeast wind, alpine temperature -20 C.SUNDAY: Clear skies, light to moderate northeast wind, alpine temperature -13 C.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches were observed in the region.
Snowpack Summary
The snow surface has been heavily affected by strong wind. You will likely find a variety of hard slabs, wind-pressed snow, sastrugi, sugary faceted snow, and melt-freeze crust where the wind has scoured down to it. In sheltered areas below treeline, you may still find pockets of soft, faceted snow.In the south of the region, the remainder of the snowpack is well-settled. In the north of the region, 50 to 100 cm of snow may overly two weak layers of feathery surface hoar crystals or faceted grains.