Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 6th, 2021 4:08PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Barb Sharp,
Cold temps should lead to a decrease in avalanche hazard.
Keep in mind that an emergency situation may be amplified by the cold temperatures. Be prepared and watch for frostbite.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy skies, light winds and cold temperatures forecasted with daytime high temperatures expected to be around -20C.
Snowpack Summary
Cold temps promoting surface facetting. HST (25-55cm) bonding well to underlying surfaces (facets, surface hoar and wind affected snow depending on location). Wind slabs in the ALP and exposed TL. A well settled mid-pack, except in areas with a shallow snowpack, can be found throughout the forecast region. Variable HS (90-200cm).
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches observed. Poor visibility, unable to see most avalanche paths.
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Confidence
Due to the quality of field observations
Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for newly formed wind slabs on all aspects in the alpine and in open, exposed tree line features.
- Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 7th, 2021 4:00PM
