Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 20th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Watch for wind slab formation throughout the day with forecast snowfall, wind, and rising temperatures.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you head into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN post.
Snowpack Summary
New snow will continue to gradually accumulate atop a thin crust on sun-exposed slopes and surface hoar in wind-sheltered areas. Approximately 20 cm may have accumulated by Friday afternoon.
Beneath, the upper snowpack is largely faceted.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Friday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1600 m.
Sunday
Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 1900 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for signs of slab formation throughout the day.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Anticipate wind slab formation with forecast snowfall, wind, and warm temperatures.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 21st, 2025 4:00PM
