Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 10th, 2025 4:00PM

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

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Seek out areas that have been sheltered from the wind for the lowest avalanche danger and the best riding.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Small dry loose avalanches were observed in steep terrain on Sunday. No slab avalanches have been reported in a few days.

If you head into the back country consider submitting a MIN post!

Snowpack Summary

Previous strong westerly wind has scoured slopes in the alpine and formed wind slab on east facing terrain.

20 to 40 cm  of faceted snow overlies a weak layer from late January. This layer consists of a crust on sun exposed slopes and a layer of surface hoar on all other aspects.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled.

Weather Summary

day Night

Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -27 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind shifting to 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. 10 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C, potential for inversion with warmer temperatures in the alpine.

Thursday

Increasing cloud throughout the day with trace amounts of snow. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

 

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

Wind slab may still be rider triggerable in exposed terrain.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 11th, 2025 4:00PM

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