Avalanche forecast

South Rockies

Feb 13 – 14, 2013Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    No recent activity however we recommend a cautious approach when choosing aggressive terrain. Cornices and isolated pockets may produce avalanches - be aware of what is above and below you.

Weather Forecast

Clearing skies overnight and Thursday with winds light to moderate from the NW. Temperatures will stay cool at upper elevations with overnight lows to -12C

Avalanche Summary

No new or recent avalanches have been reported or observed.

Snowpack Summary

The South Rockies has a generally well settled and stable snowpack. Recent winds have created wind slabs at upper elevations and a variety of conditions exist in the top 25-50 cm. These include storm snow over surface hoar and wind deposits on suncrust.

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