Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 3rd, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
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New snow has bonded poorly to old surfaces. Carefully manage sluffing in steep terrain and avoid exposure to cliffs and terrain traps.
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Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
A few small natural and human-triggered loose dry avalanches were reported in steep northeast facing terrain. See this great MIN for details!
We expect unconsolidated snow will remain reactive to skier traffic on Tuesday in steep terrain. Carefully manage sluffing and minimize exposure to overhead hazards wherever possible.
Snowpack Summary
20 to 35 cm of storm snow blankets the area. Expect to find deeper deposits on north and east slopes in wind-loaded areas. Storm snow has not bonded well to the old snow surfaces, which includes melt-freeze crusts on sun-exposed slopes, large surface hoar or facets on shaded slopes, and wind-affected snow in exposed terrain at ridgelines.
The lower snowpack is strong and bonded. Treeline snow depths average 150 to 200 cm.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. 5 to 15 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
Tuesday
Mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries, 1 to 2 cm of snow. 5 to 15 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.
Thursday
Clear. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
- Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
Problems
Storm Slabs
The new snow has bonded poorly to underlying layers. Carefully manage sluffing in steep terrain.
Use caution on north and east facing slopes where previous winds developed deeper slabs that may remain reactive to human triggering.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 4th, 2025 4:00PM
