Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 13th, 2013 9:18AM

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

gohm, Avalanche Canada

South Rockies.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Clearing skies overnight and Thursday with winds light to moderate from the NW. Temperatures will stay cool at upper elevations with overnight lows to -12C

Avalanche Summary

No new or recent avalanches have been reported or observed.

Snowpack Summary

The South Rockies has a generally well settled and stable snowpack. Recent winds have created wind slabs at upper elevations and a variety of conditions exist in the top 25-50 cm. These include storm snow over surface hoar and wind deposits on suncrust.

Problems

Wind Slabs

No recent activity however we recommend a cautious approach when choosing aggressive terrain. Cornices and isolated pockets may produce avalanches - be aware of what is above and below you.

Assess start zones carefully and use safe travel techniques.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Feb 14th, 2013 2:00PM