Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 8th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Loose Dry.
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Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Several small naturally triggered loose dry avalanches were reported near the Sea to Sky Gondola area on Thursday. No slab avalanches have been reported since last weekend when numerous storm slabs occurred.
Looking forward, we expect naturally triggered slab avalanches will be unlikely, but human triggering of wind slabs may remain possible.
Snowpack Summary
Wind-affected snow and wind slabs formed by shifting wind may be found on various aspects at upper elevations. Over a meter of old storm snow is gradually settling, staying dry and powdery in the cold. In some areas, one or two thin rain crusts lie buried 40 to 90 cm deep. A weak layer from late January, composed mainly of a hard, slippery crust or a mix of faceted grains and surface hoar on shady upper-elevation slopes, is now buried 100 to 130 cm below the surface. The mid and lower snowpack is well-settled with no major concerns.
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Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Mostly Clear. 10 to 15 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud. 15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.
Monday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.
Tuesday
Sunny. 25 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
- Be careful with sluffing in steep terrain, especially above cliffs and terrain traps.
Problems
Wind Slabs
The most likely places to trigger a windslab are steep, wind-loaded features, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Dry
The storm snow remains dry and powdery in most areas so expect sluffing in steep terrain. Remember to use good sluff management techniques.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 9th, 2025 4:00PM
