Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 24th, 2025 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

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Snow and wind continue, which means elevated avalanche hazard. Be especially cautious in areas where the wind may have made deeper deposits of snow.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Small human triggered avalanches of the new snow over the old surface are being reported in the alpine and at treeline on all aspects over the past two days.

If you head into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN post.

Snowpack Summary

30to 50 cm of new snow continues to accumulate atop a thin crust on sun-exposed slopes and surface hoar in wind-sheltered areas.

Beneath, the upper snowpack is largely faceted.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Tuesday

Cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud with flurries. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud . 40 to 80 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.

Problems

Storm Slabs

An icon showing Storm Slabs

Approximately 30 cm of recent snow has accumulated and is not be bonding well to various underlying surfaces.

Areas that are exposed to the wind may have deeper more reactive deposits of snow.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 25th, 2025 4:00PM

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