Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 12th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Dry.
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Cold temperatures are reducing slab properties and preserving soft snow.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches have been reported in the past week.
Snowpack Summary
Soft snow remains in sheltered areas, while wind-affected snow is present in open alpine terrain. A late-January weak layer (hard crust, facets, or surface hoar) is buried 80 to 100 cm deep, but the overlying snow lacks slab properties, so it is not currently a concern. The lower snowpack is strong and bonded.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Clear skies. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Thursday
Sunny then increasing cloud in the afternoon. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Friday
Mix of sun and cloud. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
- The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
- Be careful with sluffing in steep terrain, especially above cliffs and terrain traps.
Problems
Loose Dry
The surface remains dry and powdery in most areas so expect sluffing in steep terrain. Remember to use good sluff management techniques.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 13th, 2025 4:00PM
