Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 20th, 2012 4:00PM

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

Avalanche Canada lisa paulson, Avalanche Canada

30-50 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

An icon showing 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

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 21st, 2012 4:00PM