Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 6th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Parks Canada,
Avalanche Canada
Cool temps will persist through the weekend, make sure you come prepared with extra layers. Keep new windslabs in mind when traveling in lee areas or at ridgecrest.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Natural slab avalanches to size 2 were observed on Thursday.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 30 cm of new storm snow has been redistributed into windslabs by moderate to strong SW winds. This overlies the January drought layer which includes facetted snow on northerly aspects or a melt freeze crust below treeline and on steep solar slopes into the alpine. Generally, the snowpack has become weak and facetted.
Snowpack depths at treeline range from 50 - 120 cm.
Weather Summary
We will be under the influence of arctic air for the next few days. Expect cooler temps and a chance of light flurries. See table.
Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for the most up to date information.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wednesdays wind event formed new windslabs at all elevations. These slabs may entrain loose snow in tracks and run further than expected.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 9th, 2025 4:00PM
