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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 24th, 2019–Feb 25th, 2019
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
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
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

Regions: Glacier.

The snowpack is generally stable. Watch for solar triggered thin surface slides on steep South facing terrain if prolonged sun occurs today

Weather Forecast

Sunny with cloudy periods and light easterly ridge winds and an alpine high of -13C. Colder temperatures are sliding south again bringing alpine highs of -16C for Monday and -18C for Tuesday before temperatures moderate on Wednesday.

Snowpack Summary

15cm of settled snow resides on old wind slabs in the alpine. In sheltered areas the recent snow is covering surface hoar and facets. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. Surface faceting is softening old ski tracks.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or recorded.

Confidence

Due to the number of field observations

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Windslab in the alpine presently appears to be more of a ski quality issue than an avalanche problem. However given the right location (steep, rocky, thin snowpack feature etc.) it may still be possible to trigger the slab.
Use caution above cliffs where small avalanches may have severe consequences.Avoid thin, rocky or unsupported slopes.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 1 - 2