Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 11th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is 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
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in this region.
If you do go into the backcountry, please consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
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.
Weather Summary
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.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- 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.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Recent snow may have accumulated atop weak surface hoar crystals in wind-sheltered areas and a widespread crust.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 12th, 2024 4:00PM
