Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 20th, 2012 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include30-50 cm over the Valentine's surface hoar/suncrust along & west of the Divide. Another system expected Tuesday night bringing another 10-20 cm. & moderate NW wind. The hazard will increase as the slab thickens and consolidates.
Summary
Problems
Wind Slabs
35 cm in last 2 days around Sunshine, expect similar amounts along the divide & West. So far, only size 1 soft slabs have been triggered. As the slab (30-50 cm thick) consolidates with settlement & wind effect, larger avalanches can be expected.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 21st, 2012 4:00PM