Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 16th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Dry.
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Isolated small avalanches are still possible at low danger.
Remain cautious in extreme and high-consequence terrain.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
On Saturday, there were numerous, small dry loose avalanches reported.
Snowpack Summary
5 to 10 cm of recent snow may be covering a layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, or a hard sun-crust on sunny slopes.
Exposed terrain in the alpine and treeline is generally wind-affected. In sheltered terrain, 10 to 40 cm of faceted snow overlies a weak layer from late January. This layer consists of a crust on sun-exposed slopes, and facets and surface hoar on all other aspects.
A weak layer of facets from early December is buried 60 to 120 cm. The base of the snowpack consists of a thick crust with facets or depth hoar in many areas.
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Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.
Monday
A mix of sun and clouds with 1 cm of snow. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
- Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.
Problems
Loose Dry
Dry loose avalanches are possible in steep terrain where the snow is powdery and unconsolidated. Use appropriate sluff management techniques.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 17th, 2025 4:00PM
