Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 4th, 2024 4:00PM

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

Avalanche Canada mbender, Avalanche Canada

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Recent new snow coupled with wind is developing thin wind slabs in alpine terrain.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

There is no new significant avalanche activity to report.

Snowpack Summary

5 - 10 cm of new snow has accumulated over a crust at most elevations.

The middle of the snowpack is generally well bonded.

Near the bottom of the snowpack, there are a series of crusts and facets that are more prominent in shallow areas.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, accumulation 1 - 2 cm. Wind southwest 10 - 25 km/h. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level at valley bottom.

Monday

Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, accumulation 1 - 2 cm. Wind southwest 15 - 35 km/h. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level at valley bottom.

Tuesday

Mainly cloudy with 3 - 5 cm of snow. Wind southwest 15-30 km/h. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Wednesday

Mainly cloudy with 3 - 5 cm of snow. Wind southwest 15 - 30 km/h. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

New snow and southwest wind has created thin wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. These slabs may slide easily on the underlying crust.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Feb 5th, 2024 4:00PM

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