Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 2nd, 2019 4:17PM

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

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South Coast.

There is a cooling trend forecast for this weekend.

Summary

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.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing 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

Valid until: Feb 3rd, 2019 2:00PM

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