Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 22nd, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
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Watch for signs of instability and investigate the bond of the new snow to the old surface.Back down from terrain where a small avalanche could push you into a terrain trap.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Small human triggered avalanches of the new snow over the old surface are being reported in the alpine and at treeline on all aspects.
If you head into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN post.
Snowpack Summary
30 cm of new snow continues to accumulate atop a thin crust on sun-exposed slopes and surface hoar in wind-sheltered areas.
Beneath, the upper snowpack is largely faceted.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Cloudy with up to 7 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Sunday
Mix of sun and cloud with flurries. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for signs of slab formation throughout the day.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Approximately 30 cm of recent snow has accumulated and is not be bonding well to various underlying surfaces.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 23rd, 2025 4:00PM
