Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 6th, 2014 8:09AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
rbuhler,
Avalanche Canada
Summary
Confidence
Good
Weather Forecast
Ridge of high pressure persists for the forecast period. Cold and dry conditions continue.Friday: A mix of sun and cloud, treeline temperatures around -18, mountain-top winds light variableSaturday/Sunday: Clear and sunny, treeline temperatures -10 to -15, mountain-top winds light variable
Avalanche Summary
On Wednesday, two skier triggered size 1 wind slab avalanches were reported NW of Squamish. These occurred on a steep cross-loaded roll in the alpine on a NE aspect slope.
Snowpack Summary
Snow surface and upper snowpack conditions are quite variable but the common theme is that most areas are hard with very little ski penetration. The snow surface may consist of any of the following: (1) faceting snow (generally widespread due to current cold temperatures) (2) hard wind scoured and pitted surfaces at higher elevations (3) a thin wind crust or small isolated wind slabs on leeward or cross-loaded features(4) surface hoar in wind-sheltered areas (5) deteriorating crust at lower elevationsThe mid and lower snowpack are well settled and there are currently no layers of concern. However, in thinner snowpack areas, a weak basal layer of facets or depth hoar may still be a concern.
Valid until: Feb 7th, 2014 2:00PM
