Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 11th, 2013 9:15AM

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

gohm, Avalanche Canada

South Rockies.

Summary

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

NW flow may bring light snow to the South Rockies region predominantly west of the Alberta border. Scattered cloud and light flurries on Tuesday and Tuesday night.

Avalanche Summary

Loose releases and shallow slab activity was observed in the Waterton area to the south on Sunday.

Snowpack Summary

Low density new snow fell in the southeastern regions on Saturday. This overlies a well settled snowpack.

Problems

Loose Dry

Recent low density snow will sluff easily especially on solar aspects if the sun breaks through on Tuesday.

Be cautious of sluffing in steep terrain.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Wind Slabs

Strong west and northwest winds forecast.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Feb 12th, 2013 2:00PM