Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 19th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Use extra caution in the alpine where rider triggerable wind slabs could still be found.
On the North Shore a diminishing snowpack will make for challenging travel.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been observed in the North Shore mountains.
Snowpack Summary
A surface crust exists on or just below the surface to the top of the North Shore mountains.
Higher elevations in other parts of the region have widespread wind-affected surfaces and the potential for wind slab over facets. The snow surface will likely become moist throughout the day at lower elevations.
Conditions remain rugged at lower elevations.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of new snow possible at higher elevations. 10 to 20 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level falling to 1300 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy with up to 10 mm of mixed precipitation expected. 15 to 30 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1600 m.
Wednesday
Cloudy with up to 15 mm of mixed precipitation expected. 20 to 35 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level around 1600 m.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 mm of rain. 5 to 15 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level around 1700 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
- A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slab could be found on all aspects in the alpine. They will be most reactive where they overlie facets or a crust.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 20th, 2024 4:00PM
