Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 20th, 2012 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

Parks Canada lisa paulson, Parks Canada

30-50 cm over the Valentine's surface hoar/suncrust along & west of the Divide. Another system expected Tuesday night bringing another 10-20 cm. & moderate NW wind. The hazard will increase as the slab thickens and consolidates.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs
35 cm in last 2 days around Sunshine, expect similar amounts along the divide & West. So far, only size 1 soft slabs have been triggered. As the slab (30-50 cm thick) consolidates with settlement & wind effect, larger avalanches can be expected.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 21st, 2012 4:00PM