Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 13th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
isnowsell,
Avalanche Canada
Beware of wind slabs in steep, alpine terrain. Recent winds have varied in direction and strength.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
A few skier-triggered wind slab avalanches, up to size 1.5 in alpine terrain were reported on Monday.
If you do go into the backcountry, please consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
Recent low-density snow has been redistributed by variable winds at higher elevations.
A layer of surface hoar may exist down roughly 10 to 20 cm. While a widespread, supportive crust is down about 30 cm from the surface.
Snowpack depths decrease rapidly as you lose elevation below treeline.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Clear skies. 10 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Thursday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Friday
Sunny. 10 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent low-density snow has been redistributed by variable winds at higher elevations.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 14th, 2024 4:00PM
