Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 6th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
jsmith,
Avalanche Canada
Lingering small wind slabs may exist in isolated locations below alpine ridgetops.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported in this region on Monday.
Snowpack Summary
Lingering small wind slabs may exist below alpine ridgetops.
Above 1800 m, 10 - 20 cm of recent snow sits on a supportive crust.
Below 1800 m, recent snow amounts taper quickly and the crust increases in thickness.
Where snow still exists below treeline, it is isothermal and travel is very challenging.
Weather Summary
Tuesday night
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 C. Freezing level valley bottom.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 C. Freezing level 900 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 C. Freezing level valley bottom.
Friday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 C. Freezing level 1000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Lingering small wind slabs may exist in isolated locations below alpine ridgetops.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 7th, 2024 4:00PM
