Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 7th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Avalanche Canada
Lingering small wind slabs may exist in isolated locations below alpine ridgetops.
Ride/hike to the conditions, backcountry travel may be challenging.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
Lingering small wind slabs may exist below alpine ridgetops.
Above 1800 m, 10 - 20 cm of recent snow sits on a supportive crust.
Below 1800 m, recent snow amounts taper quickly and the crust increases in thickness.
Where snow still exists below treeline, it is isothermal and travel is very challenging.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 0-2 cm of snow expected. Light variable ridgetop wind. Treeline low around -8 °C. Freezing level falling to 500 m.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. No new snow expected. Light variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -8 °C. Freezing level rising to 1000 m.
Friday
Mostly sunny. No new snow expected. Light north or northeast ridgetop wind. Freezing level falling to valley bottom overnight, rising to 750 m through the day.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. No new snow expected. Light southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level falling to valley bottom overnight, rising to 1000 m through the day.
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.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Lingering small wind slabs may exist in isolated locations below alpine ridgetops.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 8th, 2024 4:00PM
