Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 4th, 2019 4:43PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

mbender, Avalanche Canada

South Coast Inland.

Windslabs have formed on variety of aspects with shifting winds. It's expected to stay cold for a few more days.

Summary

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable

Weather Forecast

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny, light to moderate northeast wind, alpine temperature -19 C. WEDNESDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light north wind, alpine temperature -18 C.THURSDAY: Mainly cloudy with possible flurries, Light northwest wind, alpine temperature -14 C.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches were reported in the region on Sunday or Monday.

Snowpack Summary

15-30 cm of recent new snow has been redistributedÂ by southwesterly winds shifting to north and east. This is sitting on a crust on all but northerly aspects, wind-affected surfaces in the alpine, and possibly a mixture of weak feathery surface hoar and/or sugary facets in sheltered terrain at treeline and below.A crust that formed mid-January right to mountain top on southerly aspects and on all aspects below 1700 m is now buried 50-80 cm deep. Additionally at this depth, feathery surface hoar may be found in shady sheltered areas at treeline. This surface hoar layer is reported to be most prevalent in the far southeast of the region near Manning Park.The remainder of the snowpack is generally well-settled.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Recent new snow fell in conjunction with strong southwest wind. Expect to see windslabs on a variety of aspects as the wind shifts to the north and east.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 5th, 2019 2:00PM