Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 3rd, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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The best riding will be in terrain sheltered from the wind where recent snow remains soft.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
We haven't received any new reports of avalanches since Saturday, when a few large (size 3) wind slabs avalanches were triggered on southwest aspects at treeline and alpine elevations.
Looking forward, it remains possible for riders to trigger wind slab avalanches at higher elevations.
Snowpack Summary
Strong northeast winds redistributed the 15 cm of snow that accumulated since last Thursday. This snow may remain soft in wind-sheltered terrain at lower elevations and it overlies weak faceted grains and/or surface hoar crystals.
Faceted grains overlie a hard melt-freeze crust around 50 to 90 cm deep that formed mid-January.
The lower snowpack is consolidated.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Clear skies. 50 to 70 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -30 °C.
Tuesday
Clear skies. 60 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -26 °C.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
- Avoid slopes that sound hollow or drum-like.
- Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs may be found on atypical slopes due to strong northeast wind. Assess for slabs before committing to high-consequence terrain.
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 4th, 2025 4:00PM
