Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 24th, 2013 9:08AM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

triley, Avalanche Canada

Kootenay Boundary.

Summary

Confidence

Fair - Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Friday

Weather Forecast

Overnight and Friday: Strong Southwest winds are expected to accompany another 5 cms of snow overnight, and 5-10 more during the morning.Â Alpine temperatures should be about -6.0.Saturday :Unsettled conditions with light flurries and overcast skies.Sunday: Continued overcast with light flurries.

Avalanche Summary

No reports of new avalanche activity.

Snowpack Summary

Variable hard surfaces that developed during the recent dry spell have been buried by 10-15 cms of new snow. A weak layer of surface hoar or near surface facets was reported on the surface before being buried. Incremental snow falls are expected to continue to build a new storm slab above these weak layers and sliding surfaces.

Problems

Storm Slabs

The new snow may be sitting on a hard layer like an old wind slab or a sun-crust. There may also be a weak layer of surface hoar or facets sandwiched between the new snow and the old surface. Pockets of deep soft new wind slab may also be found.

Avoid freshly wind loaded features.>Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Jan 25th, 2013 2:00PM