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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 6th, 2014–Feb 7th, 2014

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.

Watch for thin slabs in isolated lee features. They have the potential to push a rider over cliffs in a "no-fall" zone.

Weather Forecast

Another cold, clear day with light to moderate winds from the north and east. Bundle up and keep moving...

Snowpack Summary

5-10cm of soft snow overlies hard snow surfaces of sun crust on steep solar aspects and wind slab at higher elevations. This new snow has seen some wind affect and is slow to bond to the underlying layers due to cold temps. A new surface hoar layer is down 5cm at lower elevations. The mid pack is well settled. Cold weather is faceting the snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed yesterday.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Riders are still able to ski-cut thin (5-10cm), hard slabs in lee features. With the reverse loading of N and E winds, slabs can be found on all aspects. While the slabs are likely too thin to bury a person, they could push one over steep terrain.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.Caution in lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2