Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 25th, 2013 9:20AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
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Avalanche Canada
Summary
Confidence
Fair - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather is uncertain for the entire period
Weather Forecast
Tuesday and Wednesday: Possible sunny breaks with isolated flurries, winds light from the west and alpine temperatures -5. Freezing levels rising to 1000m on Tuesday.Thursday: Mostly overcast with the possibility of light flurries throughout the day. Winds moderate from the west and alpine temperatures of -10.
Avalanche Summary
Numerous loose dry avalanches (size 1.5) failed naturally (some with cornice fall as the trigger) and with skier traffic in steep terrain on Friday and Saturday. In the south-east of the region, a couple of size 2 slabs were triggered by explosives.
Snowpack Summary
10-30 cm of snow which fell on Friday added to recent snowfall above old surfaces including loose dry snow, old wind slabs and sun crusts. This recent snow has been shifted onto lee slopes by strong SW to NW winds. New storm slabs, cornices and wind slabs are likely. Mid and lower snowpack layers are generally well settled and stable.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Recent snow and wind have created slabs, which may be particularly touchy on slopes lee to the wind.
Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>Pay attention to overhead hazards like cornices.>Avoid convexities or areas with a thin or variable snowpack.>
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 26th, 2013 2:00PM
