Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 12th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Parks Canada,
Avalanche Canada
We have a warming trend with generally good stability which makes for a great time to get out and explore. Continue to be cautious about windslabs, especially in more exposed, unsupported areas.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed.
Snowpack Summary
Windslabs 20-40cm deep from moderate to strong SW winds. Some pockets of unconsolidated snow remain below treeline and in sheltered treeline areas. This overlies the January drought layer which includes facetted snow on northerly aspects or a melt freeze crust below treeline and on steep solar slopes into the alpine. Generally, the snowpack has become weak and facetted.
Snowpack depths at treeline range from 75 - 150 cm.
Weather Summary
Temps continue to warm with a small amount of precip on the way Friday.
Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for the most up to date information.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wednesday's wind event added to existing windslabs. Despite becoming more stubborn these slabs may still be human triggerable.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 15th, 2025 4:00PM
