Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 8th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Avalanche Canada
Ride/hike to the conditions, backcountry travel is currently difficult.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
A robust crust likely exists on the snow surface up to mountain tops.
Where snow still exists below treeline, it is isothermal and travel is very challenging.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. No new snow expected. Light northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -6 °C. Freezing level around 700 m.
Friday
Possible clear morning, mostly cloudy. No new snow expected. Light northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -5 °C. Freezing level around 1000 m.
Saturday
Cloudy. No new snow expected. Moderate west ridgetop wind. Treeline high around -1 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Sunday
Cloudy. 20-30 cm of snow expected above 500 m. Moderate to strong southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline low around -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Valid until: Feb 9th, 2024 4:00PM
