Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 15th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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The best riding will be in terrain sheltered from the wind where snow remains soft and unconsolidated.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you do head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN post.
Snowpack Summary
Extensive wind-affected surfaces are found in alpine and exposed treeline terrain. In wind-sheltered terrain, the upper snowpack remains generally soft and faceted. A hard melt-freeze crust from mid-January may exist approximately 50 to 90 cm deep.
The lower snowpack is consolidated and strong
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Mostly clear skies. 5 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -24 °C.
Sunday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Monday
Sunny. 10 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Tuesday
Sunny. 10 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
- Avoid slopes that sound hollow or drum-like.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs may remain reactive, especially near ridgetops and steep roll-overs.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 16th, 2025 4:00PM
