Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 20th, 2012 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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
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
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 21st, 2012 4:00PM
