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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 1st, 2019–Feb 2nd, 2019
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: South Coast.

Storm slabs may remain reactive to human triggers in the alpine and possibly upper treeline elevations. Use small slopes without consequence to test the bond of the new snow.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

FRIDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with wet flurries; 3-5 cm. / Moderate, southwesterly winds / Low 0 / Freezing level rapidly dropping to 700 m.SATURDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Light to moderate, westerly winds / High -2 C / Freezing level 500 m.SUNDAY: Cloudy with flurries; 5-10 cm. / Light, southwesterly winds / High-7 C / Freezing level 200 m.MONDAY: Mostly sunny with cloudy periods / Light, northeasterly winds / High -8 C / Freezing level surface.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches were reported in the region. However, a natural avalanche cycle likely occured on Friday in alpine areas.

Snowpack Summary

In the alpine, 35-50 cm of new snow has buried either a crust or heavily wind effected old snow. A mixture of wet snow and rain fell at treeline elevations which will likely bond well to the old snow surface. Below treeline, the snowpack has soaked up the rain like a sponge.Below the surface, the remainder of the snowpack is currently well-settled and strong in most locations.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Storm slabs may remain reactive to human triggers in the alpine and possibly upper treeline elevations.
Use small slopes without consequence to test the bond of the new snow.Stay alert to changing conditions with elevation.Use caution when in terrain above the recent rain/snow line.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2