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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 13th, 2013–Feb 14th, 2013
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: South Rockies.

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.

Avalanche 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