Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 4th, 2021 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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Excellent skiing can be found at tree line and below. Watch for hazards in the alpine such as cornices and recently formed wind slabs.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Friday: Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries. High -9. Wind northwest: 15 km/h gusting to 60 km/h
Saturday: Cloudy with scattered flurries. 4cm. Low -27C, High -12C. Ridge wind light to 20 km/h.
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. Low -29 °C, High -23 °C. Light Ridge Winds.
Snowpack Summary
40-60cm with minimal wind effect. This new snow overlies surface facetting, previous wind effect and surface hoar depending on location. Well settled mid-pack characteristic for the region except in typical shallow locations. Variable HS (90-200cm) throughout the area.
Avalanche Summary
A determined avalanche control team worked hard Tuesday to produced a few good results, up to size 2.5 on a very stubborn storm interface in low elevation targets with several large triggers. No new avalanches observed since avalanche control on Tuesday.Â
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Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Light to moderate W-SW winds are redistributing snow in the high alpine.
- Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Avoid exposure to overhead avalanche terrain during periods of moderate to intense transport.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Dry
Steep and rocky terrain.
- Be careful of loose dry power sluffing in steep terrain.
- Avoid travelling on ledges and cliffs where sluffing may have severe consequences.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 5th, 2021 4:00PM
