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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 21st, 2024–Feb 22nd, 2024
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
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
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: East Kakwa, Kakwa, McGregor, North Rockies, Pine Pass, Renshaw, Robson, Sugarbowl, Tumbler.

Low danger does not mean no avalanches.

Use Caution in wind effected terrain.

Continue to use good travel habits; only expose one person at a time and avoid unnecessary overhead hazards.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the past few days.

Snowpack Summary

Around 5 cm of new snow has buried a variety of surfaces including surface hoar  and facets in sheltered terrain, a crust on south and west facing slopes as well as old wind slab on exposed terrain.

The widespread crust buried in early February is near the surface on exposed alpine terrain and down up to 25 cm elsewhere. This crust may have a layer of facets above.

The remainder of the snowpack is settled and not concerning.

Weather Summary

ednesday Night

Mostly clear with. 5 to 20 km/h southwest alpine wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 15 to 35 km/h southwest alpine wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.

Friday

Cloudy with 15 cm of new snow. 40 to 60 km/h west alpine wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.

Saturday

Cloudy with up to 20 cm of new snow. 30 to 60 km/h west alpine wind. Treeline temperature -6°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
  • Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Around 5 cm of new snow has refreshed the wind slab problem.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5