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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 15th, 2013–Feb 16th, 2013
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Sea To Sky.

Confidence

Fair - Intensity of incoming weather is uncertain

Weather Forecast

Saturday: Light snowfall / Moderate southwest winds / Freezing level at 1200mSunday: Mix of sun and cloud / Light and variable winds / Freezing level at 900mMonday: Light snowfall / Light southeast winds / Freezing level at 900m

Avalanche Summary

There have been no reports of recent avalanche activity.

Snowpack Summary

Relatively small pockets of stiff wind slab which exist at higher elevations are expected to be mostly unreactive. On sun-exposed slopes and at lower elevations, you will most likely find a melt-freeze crust. In shaded areas at treeline and below treeline recent snow may overlie surface hoar which is reported to be reactive in the Meager Group (upper Lillooet). Several buried crusts can be found in the snowpack, especially on solar aspects; however, reports indicate these interfaces have settled out fairly rapidly. The mid and lower snowpack layers are generally strong and well settled.Total snow depths vary from around 400 cm in the south to around 180 cm in the north.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Forecast light snowfall and moderate winds are likely to form relatively small wind slabs at higher elevations. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests.
Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2