Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 12th, 2013 9:22AM

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

gohm, Avalanche Canada

Kootenay Boundary.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Light snow with rain at lower elevations tonight. Moderate to strong winds from the NW

Avalanche Summary

One size 2 human triggered avalanche yesterday in a steep rocky feature on an east aspect.

Snowpack Summary

Generally well settled snowpack. Recent snowfalls hace been bonding well to previous surfaces.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Avalanches may be triggered in lee features and on extreme terrain. We advise that riders and sledders choose routes carefully before committing to aggressive lines.

Be alert to conditions that change with elevation.>Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Feb 13th, 2013 2:00PM