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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 20th, 2024–Feb 21st, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Use caution in the alpine where rider triggerable wind slabs are possible.

A diminishing snowpack will make for challenging travel.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been observed in this region.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 20 cm of new snow could accumulate over a variety of surfaces in the alpine including; a crust and previously wind effected surfaces in exposed terrain.

The remainder of the snowpack is well settled. Conditions remain rugged at lower elevations.

 

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Cloudy with 5 to 10 mm of mixed precipitation expected. 10 to 25 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level around 1500 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy with 10 mm of mixed precipitation expected. 15 to 30 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1500 m.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with around 5 mm of mixed precipitation expected. 10 to 25 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1500 m.

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 50 km/h southwest alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
  • A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

New snow and wind could form wind slab at higher elevations.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5