Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 16th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
kbakker,
Avalanche Canada
Isolated pockets of stiff wind slab may be lingering, check your line before dropping in.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
On Friday, a skier accidental size 1 slab avalanche was report at treeline in the Hudson Bay mountain area. This avalanche ran on the facet layer that exists above the crust about 20 to 30 cm deep.
Snowpack Summary
A variety of conditions can be found in exposed terrain at treeline and above including crusty and wind effected surfaces. In sheltered terrain there is up to 5 cm of snow on top of a breakable crust and new surface hoar development. In isolated areas in the alpine, hard wind slabs overlie sugary facets above a crust and may be susceptible to human triggering.
The remainder of the snowpack is generally not concerning.
check out this MIN from our field team.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Clear skies. 30 to 50 km/h southeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -6°C. Alpine temperature inversion -1°C. Freezing level valley bottom.
Saturday
Sunny with cloudy periods. 10 to 20 km/h southeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -6°C. Alpine temperature inversion -1°C. Freezing level valley bottom.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 25 km/h northwest alpine wind. Treeline temperature -5°C. Freezing level 500 m.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 10 km/h northwest alpine wind. Treeline temperature -5°C. Freezing level 500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
- Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Rider triggerable wind slab may still be found in the alpine. These slabs could be more reactive where they overlie facets.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 17th, 2024 4:00PM
