Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 4th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Persistent Slabs.
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Use extra caution in exposed terrain where wind affect is significant
The best riding will be found in sheltered terrain
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
On Sunday, in the Hankin area, a natural wind slab avalanche was observed above the cabin. Review this MIN for further details.
During last weeks avalanche cycle, wind slabs were able to step down to weak layers from December.
Snowpack Summary
Moderate to strong northeast outflow wind continues to impact the snow surface in exposed terrain. In sheltered terrain 20 to 40 cm of snow overlies a layer of facets and a crust from late January. Surface hoar may also be found at this interface.
A layer of facets and crust from early December is buried approximately 60 to 120 cm deep.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Clear skies. 25 to 50 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C, potential temperature inversion with colder temperatures at valley bottom.
Wednesday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C, temperature inversion breaking down during day.
Thursday
Sunny in the morning and increasing cloud in the late afternoon. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
Friday
Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Northeast winds have heavily impacted the snow surface. Wind slabs are likely in exposed terrain.
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West, North West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Persistent Slabs
A 50 to 100 cm deep weak layer from early December, may be possible to trigger on steep, rocky or shallow slopes.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 5th, 2025 4:00PM
