Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 11th, 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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Avalanche Canada
Low danger doesn't mean no danger, small wind slabs may remain triggerable at higher elevations.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
Several size 1 slab avalanches were triggered by riders on Saturday, 10-30 cm deep, in the alpine and treeline.
If you go into the backcountry, consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
5 to 10 cm of new snow redistributed by recent winds overlies previously well-settled or wind-affected firm surfaces which may have a layer of weak, feathery crystals on top.
Below this, there is a thick and hard melt-freeze crust that extends into the alpine. The new snow buries this crust at lower elevations.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Monday
Cloudy. 30 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Wednesday
Few clouds. 20 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
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
Small wind slabs may exist in steep, wind-loaded terrain features. Watch for convex slopes and cross-loaded features.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 12th, 2024 4:00PM
