Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 21st, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Persistent Slabs.
LG,
Avalanche Canada
The Feb 03 Crust/Facet combo now seems to have enough load to be triggerable. Make careful observations on the existence and character of this layer before committing to steep slopes.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
Numerous natural slab avalanches to size 2 were observed on a field day in Rowe Meadows on Tuesday. Suspect these avalanches are failing on the Feb 03 Crust/Facet combo. Several small wet loose avalanches were observed on steep features below treeline.
Snowpack Summary
Moderate westerly winds have built windslabs in the alpine and at treeline in exposed areas. 30-40 cm of settled snow exists in sheltered slopes. A new suncrust has formed on the snow surface on steep solar slopes. This overlies older windslabs and faceted snow above the Feb 3rd crust. The lower snowpack is settled with a crust/facet complex to ground. Average snowpack depths are between 100 - 150 cm.
Weather Summary
Thurs
Cloudy with light flurries, alpine high of -3°C. Winds moderate to strong from the SW.
Friday
Cloudy with minimal precip expected. Alpine high -3°C with moderate to strong SW winds
Saturday
Overcast with light flurries, alpine high of -3°C. Winds moderate to strong from the SW.
For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Problems
Persistent Slabs
Continued strong winds and flurries will add to windslabs above the Feb 03 crust/facet combo.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 24th, 2024 4:00PM
