Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 16th, 2013 9:21AM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Storm Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Confidence
Fair - Intensity of incoming weather is uncertain
Weather Forecast
Synopsis: A short-lived ridge of high pressure on Sunday is replaced by a weak low pressure system for Monday.Sunday: Dry with a mix of sun and cloud. Winds light northwesterly. Freezing level around 900 m.Monday: Flurries. Winds light westerly. Freezing level around 900 m.Tuesday: Dry. Cloudy. Calm. Freezing level around 900 m.
Avalanche Summary
Small loose snow avalanches were reported on south facing slopes during recent warm weather.
Snowpack Summary
5-15 cm of recent snowfall (possibly a little more near Kokanee Glacier Park) overlies a recent layer of surface hoar buried around Feb 12. We have had some reports this layer contains crystals up to 30mm in some locations. This large size of crystal increases the likelihood this layer will present problems as it becomes more deeply buried. Wind slabs are widespread in exposed areas. Two previous buried surface hoar/facet/sun crust layers from Feb 4th and Jan 23 are still being tracked by professionals but have not been reactive recently. They can be found approximately 30 cm and 50 cm below the surface, respectively. These layers may be worth investigating on a safe but representative adjacent slope if you are considering riding in aggressive terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Storm Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 17th, 2013 2:00PM