Avalanche forecast

South Coast Inland

Feb 14 – 15, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Beware of wind slabs in steep, alpine terrain. Recent winds have varied in direction and strength.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Recent low-density snow has been redistributed by variable winds at higher elevations.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

A few skier-triggered wind slab avalanches, up to size 1.5 in alpine terrain were reported on Monday.

If you do go into the backcountry, please consider submitting a MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

Recent low-density snow has been redistributed by variable winds at higher elevations.

A layer of surface hoar may exist down roughly 10 to 20 cm. While a widespread, supportive crust is down about 30 cm from the surface.

Snowpack depths decrease rapidly as you lose elevation below treeline.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Clear skies. 10 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Wednesday

Sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Thursday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Friday

Sunny. 10 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.

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