Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 23rd, 2015 8:39AM

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

ccampbell, Avalanche Canada

South Coast.

Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch out for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.

Summary

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

Expect a mix of sun and cloud and possible flurries in the afternoon on Tuesday with temperature inversions dissipating and freezing levels dropping to 1800 m. Slightly more cloud is expected for Wednesday with sunny breaks, light snow possible, and freezing levels around 1600 m. Thursday is looking mainly cloudy with light snow, but little wind.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported.

Snowpack Summary

A variable snow surface generally includes light amounts of wind-distributed fresh snow on a supportive crust with surface hoar or surface facets, all breaking down to corn snow on south aspects in the afternoon. But in general the snowpack is strong.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Thin, old, hard wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline, and fresher ones in glacial drainages from recent downslope winds. Cornices are fragile and may collapse, especially during warm periods.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Feb 24th, 2015 2:00PM