Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 6th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

jsmith, Avalanche Canada

Lingering small wind slabs may exist in isolated locations below alpine ridgetops.

Summary

High

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Monday.

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.

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.

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.

Lingering small wind slabs may exist in isolated locations below alpine ridgetops.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Unlikely - Possible

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Feb 7th, 2024 4:00PM