Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 3rd, 2019 4:20PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

mbender, Avalanche Canada

South Coast.

A mix of sun and cloud with the temperature staying below freezing for the next few days.

Summary

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable

Weather Forecast

SUNDAY Night: Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries, moderate northeast wind, alpine temperature -9 C.MONDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light to moderate northeast wind, alpine temperature -6C.TUESDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light northeast wind, alpine temperature -7 C.WEDNESDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light northwest wind, alpine temperature -8 C.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.

Snowpack Summary

In the alpine, 40-60 cm of recent new snow has buried either a crust or heavily wind affected old snow. At the tree line elevation and below 5-10 cm of snow falling Saturday and Sunday sits on a supportive crust. Below the surface the snowpack is well-settled and strong.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Recent new snow arrived with moderate southerly wind. This has promoted wind slab development in the lee of terrain features.

Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.Stay alert to changing conditions with elevation.

Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 4th, 2019 2:00PM