Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 7th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

jsmith, Avalanche Canada

Continue to practice safe travel habits in the mountains.

Summary

High

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Tuesday.

A thick and hard melt-freeze crust is present to mountain tops.

Settled dry snow may exist in the alpine.

Most of the snowpack below treeline is below threshold for forming avalanches.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 400 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 800 m.

Friday

Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

Saturday

Cloudy with 0 to 3 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.

Valid until: Feb 8th, 2024 4:00PM