Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 20th, 2024 4:00PM

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

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Low danger does not mean no avalanches.

Continue to use good travel habits; only expose one person at a time and avoid unnecessary overhead hazards.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m in the east of the region.

Thursday

Partly cloudy. 25 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m in the east of the region.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 45 to 55 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
  • Avoid travelling on slopes below cornices.

Problems

Persistent Slabs

An icon showing Persistent Slabs

This problem is still possible where a wind slab sits over weak, sugary faceted crystals on top of a crust.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Feb 21st, 2024 4:00PM