Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 5th, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet and Wind Slabs.
TRettie,
Avalanche Canada
Pay attention to temperatures and the snow surface. Avalanche activity could increase as the snow surface becomes moist.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate -
Weather Forecast
Saturday night: No new snow expected. Light northwest winds shifting to moderate southwest. Freezing levels falling to 1000 m.Â
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud with no snow expected during the day. Moderate southwest winds and freezing levels rising to 2000 m.
Monday: Stormy weather with 10 mm of precipitation and moderate southwest winds. Freezing level around 1500 m.
Tuesday: trace amounts of precipitation with light southwest winds. Freezing level staying around 1500m.
Avalanche Summary
Numerous wet loose natural and skier triggered avalanches were observed on Friday.
If you observe avalanche activity in the backcountry please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 20 cm of moist snow fell Friday mixed with rain. This overlies a melt freeze crust that likely extends to the top of treeline. Below this crust 20 to 60 cm of dry snow sits above another thick and supportive crust that extends to mountain top. In the far north and east of the forecast region, a layer of facets and surface hoar could be found above this crust.
The middle and base of the snowpack are well settled and strong.
Terrain and Travel
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
- Be carefull with sluffing in steep terrain, especially above cliffs and terrain traps.
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Problems
Loose Wet
The wet loose cycle will likely continue on Sunday. Wet loose avalanches could also be observed on sun effected terrain in the alpine. Some small wet slabs could occur as well.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Wind Slabs
Rider triggerable wind slab could be found near ridge crests at higher elevation where snow remains dry.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 6th, 2022 4:00PM
