Avalanche forecast

Akamina

Feb 14 – 15, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Wind slabs at treeline and above may be reactive to human triggering. Seek out areas that have been sheltered from the wind for the best riding.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Wind slab may still be rider triggerable in exposed terrain.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new reports on Wednesday.

If you head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN post!

Snowpack Summary

Previous strong to extreme westerly wind has scoured slopes in the alpine and formed wind slab on east facing terrain.

20 to 40 cm of faceted snow overlies a weak layer from late January. This layer consists of a crust on sun exposed slopes and a layer of surface hoar on all other aspects.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with new snow up to 5 cm. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with sunny periods. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy with flurries up to 3 cm. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

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