Avalanche forecast

South Rockies

Feb 6 – 7, 2013Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Pockets of windslab are likely to exist at higher elevations and may react to the weight of a skier/rider.

Confidence

Fair - Due to limited field observations

Weather Forecast

Thursday: Trace amounts of new snow / Light west winds / Freezing level at 1200mFriday: Clearing throughout the day / Light northwest winds / Freezing level at surfaceSaturday: Mainly clear skies / Light north winds / Freezing level at surface

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Generally light accumulations overlie a variety of surfaces which include: wind slab at higher elevations, settled storm snow or spotty surface hoar in more sheltered terrain, and a crust on previously sun-exposed slopes. A variable interface buried on Jan 23 is down about 20-40cm. In most locations it appears to be well bonded; however, buried surface hoar (up to 20mm) has been found in isolated  parts of the North Elk valley. This will be something to watch as the overlying slab develops. The lower snowpack is generally well-settled.

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