Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 10th, 2014 8:08AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
jlammers,
Avalanche Canada
Summary
Confidence
Fair - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Tuesday
Weather Forecast
Tuesday: Light snowfall throughout the day becoming heavy through the evening / Strong southwest winds / Freezing level at surfaceWednesday: Steady snowfall in the early morning becoming light / Strong southwest winds / Freezing level at surfaceThursday: Moderate snowfall / Strong southwest winds / Freezing level at 400m
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported, although observations were limited due to blowing snow.
Snowpack Summary
A developing storm slab overlies a medley of old surfaces which include: weak surface facets, surface hoar, thin wind slabs, a scoured crust, or any combination thereof. Strong winds are likely shifting the new snow into stiff wind slabs in exposed terrain. As the new slab develops and gains cohesion, I would expect it to have a poor bond with any of these old surfaces.The mid and lower snowpack are generally strong and well-settled. Basal facets and depth hoar are likely to exist in some parts of the region, but triggering has become unlikely.
Problems
Storm Slabs
A developing storm slab sits over a variety of potentially weak surfaces. Triggering is most likely in wind-exposed terrain. With more snow on the way, conservative terrain selection will become critical.
The new snow will require several days to settle and stabilize.>Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>Choose conservative lines and watch for clues of instability.>
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 11th, 2014 2:00PM
