Avalanche forecast

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Feb 12 – 13, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Wind slabs continue to be reactive to human triggering. Seek out wind-sheltered terrain and watch for terrain traps.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Riders may still trigger slabs

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Watch out for terrain traps where a small avalanche could have large consequences.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

On Monday, a large wind slab was remote triggered by a skier at ridgeline in the alpine around the Hurley area.

A few small dry loose avalanches were reported on Saturday and Sunday from steep slopes.

Snowpack Summary

Alpine areas have been affected by the wind reducing riding quality. In sheltered areas the cold is keeping the surface soft.

30 to 50 cm overlies a weak layer from late January. In most areas, it is a hard slippery crust, however, on shady, upper-elevation slopes, it may be faceted grains or surface hoar. This layer hasn't been producing avalanches, but may become a problem when more snow arrives.

The mid and lower snowpack has no layers of concern.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Clear. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

Wednesday

Sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8°C.

Thursday

Mainly sunny. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Friday

Sunny. 10-20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
  • Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Be careful with sluffing in steep terrain, especially above cliffs and terrain traps.

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