Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 23rd, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Practice good travel habits and enjoy good riding, especially in shady, sheltered areas.
Verify conditions in areas with a shallow snowpack.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
A few small loose dry avalanches were observed or triggered in steep, north-facing terrain on Friday.
No persistent slab avalanches have been reported since early February.
If you are traveling in the mountains consider posting to the MIN.
Snowpack Summary
10 to 15 cm of recent snow has been redistributed by moderate southerly wind. It sits over firm wind-affected surfaces in exposed areas or softer, faceted snow in sheltered terrain.
A weak layer of facets and a crust from early December is buried 60 to 100 cm deep. This layer exists on all aspects up to 1750 m. This layer has not been active in producing avalanches or test results in several weeks and is generally not a concern at this time.
At the highway elevation, the snow depth is 120 cm, and in the alpine exceeds 200 cm.
Weather Summary
Sunday night
Mainly cloudy with 1-4 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Monday
Partly cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Tuesday
Mainly cloudy with 1-4 cm of snow. 40 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40 to 60 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.
Problems
Wind Slabs
In leeward and cross-loaded terrain, watch for new, reactive wind slabs.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 24th, 2025 4:00PM
