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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 2nd, 2019–Feb 3rd, 2019

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

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

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.

There is a cooling trend forecast for this weekend.

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable

Weather Forecast

SATURDAY Night: Mainly cloudy, light moderate southwest wind, alpine temperature -6 C.SUNDAY: Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries, accumulation 5 cm, light to moderate north east wind, alpine temperature -7 C.MONDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light northeast wind, alpine temperature -6 C.TUESDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light east wind, alpine temperature -6 C.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches were reported in the region.

Snowpack Summary

In the alpine, 35-50 cm of new snow has buried either a crust or heavily wind effected old snow. At the tree line elevation recent precipitation fell as a mix of rain and snow. Expect to see the snow surface turn into a crust as the temperature begins to drop below freezing. Below the surface the snowpack is well-settled and strong.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Recent new snow arrived with moderate southerly wind. This has promoted wind slab development in the lee of terrain features.

Stay alert to changing conditions with elevation.Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.

Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2