Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 11th, 2024 4:00PM

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

isnowsell, Avalanche Canada

Even with limited recent snowfall, storm slabs may be reactive in sheltered areas where they overlay weak surface hoar crystals.

Summary

High

No new avalanches have been reported in this region.

If you do go into the backcountry, please consider submitting a MIN report.

Roughly 10 to 20 cm of recent snow has buried large surface hoar crystals in wind-sheltered terrain features at treeline and above.

A widespread crust is now buried by approximately 20 to 40 cm of snow at higher elevations.

Conditions below treeline remain rugged with a shallow snowpack and a mix of hard refrozen surfaces or moist snow.

Sunday Night

Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Monday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
Be aware of the potential for larger than expected storm slabs due to the presence of buried surface hoar.

Recent snow may have accumulated atop weak surface hoar crystals in wind-sheltered areas and a widespread crust.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Unlikely - Possible

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Valid until: Feb 12th, 2024 4:00PM