Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 20th, 2024 2:30PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
bwillard,
Avalanche Canada
Even though the danger level is low, there is still a problem with windslabs.
The windslab problem is found in few places, due to the low level of general snow cover and the size of the skiable areas allowed.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches reported or observed.
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Snowpack Summary
In the alpine and in wind-affected areas, on eastern and southern slopes, there is a succession of windslabs resting on facets.
A rain/solar crust, which formed on February 11, is present on steep solar slopes and below 500m altitude. The crust is covered by 5 to 15 cm of light snow.
The middle of the snowpack is well consolidated, resting on the December 30 combo of facets and crust. Facets and depth hoar are developing at the base of the snowpack.
Weather Summary
Synopsis: Milder weather returns on Wednesday. Mild temperatures, sunshine and light winds, that's what the week has in store for us
Tuesday evening and night: Clear. Wind northwest, 30-40 km/h. Low -22.
Wednesday: Sunny. Wind southwest, 20 to 30 km/h. High -10.
Thursday: Alternating sun and clouds. Wind south, 10 to 20 km/h. High -5.
Friday: Intermittent snow. South wind, 10 to 20 km/h. High -3.
For more details, check out the most recent alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
- Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
- Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
Problems
Wind Slabs
The moderate north-westerly winds of the past 24 hours have favoured the transport of snow to leeward slopes. Although small, the windslabs rest on facets, making them more sensitive to triggering. You're likely to encounter this problem in couloir start zones, under convexities and in cross-loaded depressions.
Aspects: East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 21st, 2024 3:00PM
