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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 12th, 2013–Feb 13th, 2013
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
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
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

Regions: Kootenay Boundary.

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.

Avalanche 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