Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 14th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Keep your guard up in steep open terrain! Recent snow has been slow to bond to underlying weak layers.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Several human triggered storm slab avalanches were reported on the weekend, but since then reports have been limited to mostly small loose avalanches in steep terrain. On Tuesday widespread whumpfing was reported in the Coquihalla area, a sign that new snow may be sitting above reactive surface hoar.
Snowpack Summary
Approximately 30 to 40 cm of recent snow continues to settle and strengthen atop a widespread, thick crust. In some areas, surface hoar crystals may exist atop the crust.
The mid and lower snowpack are well-settled and strong.
At lower elevations, conditions remain rugged with a shallow snowpack and largely wet snow surfaces.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear skies. 50 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Friday
Mostly sunny. 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Saturday
Mix of sun and cloud. 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Start on smaller terrain features and gather information before committing to bigger terrain.
- Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent snow has been slow to bond to underlying weak layers. Triggering slab avalanches is possible at upper elevations, especially in areas with recent wind-loading.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 15th, 2024 4:00PM
