Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 13th, 2013 9:15AM

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

gohm, Avalanche Canada

Kootenay Boundary.

Summary

Weather Forecast

No significant precipitation is expected as a ridge of high pressure affects the region for the next few days. Cold overnight temperatures with daytime Highs to -4 at 1500m. Winds will continue to come from the NW.

Avalanche Summary

One size 2 human triggered avalanche Monday in a steep rocky feature on an east aspect. Some sluffing observed in steep terrain Tuesday.

Snowpack Summary

A generally well settled snowpack with up to 12 cm new snow deposited overnight Tuesday. Wind slab is the predominant stability concern right now. It may be resting on suncrust or surface hoar which was buried on Feb 4. The Jan 23 interface appears to be inactive but can still be found 40-60 cm below the surface. It may be worth investigating on an adjacent slope before riding in aggressive terrain.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Avalanches may be triggered in lee features and on extreme terrain. We advise that riders/skiers choose routes carefully before committing to aggressive lines.

Be alert to conditions that change with elevation.>Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Feb 14th, 2013 2:00PM