Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 21st, 2025 4:00PM

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

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As new snow accumulates and temperatures rise, monitor for signs of instability and assess how it is bonding to underlying surfaces.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you head into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN post.

Snowpack Summary

New snow continues to gradually accumulate atop a thin crust on sun-exposed slopes and surface hoar in wind-sheltered areas. Approximately 30 cm may have accumulated by Saturday afternoon.

Beneath, the upper snowpack is largely faceted.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Monday

Mostly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for signs of slab formation throughout the day.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.

Problems

Storm Slabs

An icon showing Storm Slabs

Approximately 30 cm of recent snow has accumulated and may not be bonding well to various underlying surfaces.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 22nd, 2025 4:00PM

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