Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 16th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Persistent Slabs and Loose Dry.
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A buried weak layer exists.
Watch for signs of instability, like whumpfing.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
There were numerous, small dry loose avalanches triggered by riders on Friday and Saturday.
Snowpack Summary
20 cm of low-density snow fell on Friday and Saturday and may have formed deeper deposits in lee areas due to the wind near ridge top.
The storm snow is sitting on 30 to 60 cm of faceted old snow. Below this is a persistent weak layer buried in late January. Which is a crust on sun-exposed slopes, and facets and surface hoar elsewhere.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled, with no other layers of concern.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with 2 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and clouds. 15 to 25 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Fresh snow rests on a problematic persistent slab, don't let good riding lure you into complacency.
- Use appropriate sluff management techniques.
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
Problems
Persistent Slabs
The late January weak layer is a problem where the snow above it is stiff and slabby. Read more about it in our Blog.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Dry
Light, dry snow may gather mass as it moves downhill. Avoid being underneath steep features.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 17th, 2025 4:00PM
