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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 1st, 2017–Feb 2nd, 2017
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
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: South Coast.

Watch for wind loaded features above terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable on Thursday

Weather Forecast

Thursday: Sunny with cloudy periods and alpine temperatures near -2. Ridgetop winds light from the southeast.Friday: Snow amounts 5-15 cm with alpine temperatures near -2 and freezing levels near 1400m. Ridgetop winds light from southeast.Saturday: Mix of snow and rain up to 30mm. Freezing levels 1500m.  Ridgetop winds light-gusting strong from the south.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche observations have been reported. Reactive wind slabs may linger in exposed alpine features. No avalanche concerns at lower elevations.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 10 cm of heavy snow fell in the region last weekend. Current cold temperatures have formed a solid surface crust up to 1400m. At higher elevations, small wind slabs may be lingering in the lee of exposed ridges. The mid and lower snowpack are settled and well bonded with the average snowpack depth up to 300 cm at treeline.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Watch for wind slabs lingering in exposed alpine features and avoid terrain traps such as cliffs and gullies.
Avoid exposure to terrain traps where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2