Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 14th, 2013 9:42AM

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

gohm, Avalanche Canada

Kootenay Boundary.

Summary

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

Winds forecast to be L-M / W on Friday with temperature at TL -5. A frontal system will bring light snow Sat pm and early Sun am.

Avalanche Summary

One size 2 avalanche was reported Monday. It was skier triggered in a steep rocky feature on an east aspect.

Snowpack Summary

5-15 cm of recent snowfall overlies the Feb 12 SH layer which has crystals to 30mm in some locations. Wind slab is the predominant stability concern right now. It may be resting on suncrust or surface hoar which was buried on Feb 4. The Jan 23 interface appears to be inactive but can still be found 40-60 cm below the surface. It may be worth investigating on an adjacent slope before riding in aggressive terrain.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Strong winds have loaded lee features on a potentially weak interface.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Feb 15th, 2013 2:00PM