Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 10th, 2025 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Dry.

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Cold temperatures have reduced the likelihood of triggering a slab.

Continue to verify conditions in your area and practice good travel habits.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported since Thursday. However, large whumpfing was reported on Sunday on Alpen Mountain which could be caused by the late January weak layer. Read the full report here.

Snowpack Summary

Wind-affected snow from shifting wind may be found on various aspects at upper elevations. In sheltered areas, surface snow is staying dry and powdery in the cold.

A weak layer from late January, composed of a hard crust or a mix of sugary facets and surface hoar, is now buried 100 to 130 cm below the surface. This layer hasn't produced any recent avalanches.

The mid and lower snowpack is well-settled with no major concerns.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Clear skies. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday

Sunny. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Thursday

Sunny. 10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
  • 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

Loose Dry

An icon showing Loose Dry

The surface remains dry and powdery in most areas so expect sluffing in steep terrain. Remember to use good sluff management techniques.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Feb 11th, 2025 4:00PM

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