Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 4th, 2024 4:00PM

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

Avalanche Canada jsmith, Avalanche Canada

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North wind on Sunday may "reverse-load" alpine slopes and form fresh wind slabs.

Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Saturday.

Snowpack Summary

North wind may "reverse-load" alpine slopes and form fresh wind slabs.

Above 1800 m, 10 - 20 cm of recent snow sits on a supportive crust.

Below 1800 m, recent snow amounts taper quickly and the crust increases in thickness.

Below treeline travel is currently very challenging.

Weather Summary

Sunday night

Partly cloudy, east wind 20 km/h, treeline temperature -7 C.

Monday

Mix of sun and cloud, east wind 20 km/h, treeline temperature -6 C.

Tuesday

Sunny, west wind 20 km/h, treeline temperature -4 C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with 0 - 5 cm snow, west wind 20 km/h, treeline temperature -7 C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
  • Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
  • Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

North wind may "reverse-load" alpine slopes and form fresh wind slabs.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Feb 5th, 2024 4:00PM

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