Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 5th, 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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Choose terrain sheltered from the wind for the lowest avalanche danger and the softest snow. Switching winds have developed wind slabs on all aspects.
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Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported on Monday and Tuesday but observations were limited due to cold temperatures.
We expect that human triggered wind slab avalanches will be possible on Thursday.
Snowpack Summary
Storm snow totals range from 15 to 35 cm, with deeper deposits in wind-loaded areas. Wind has varied in direction, so expect to find wind slabs on all aspects.
The new snow may be bonding poorly to old surfaces, which include melt-freeze crusts on sun-exposed slopes, surface hoar or facets on shaded slopes, and wind-affected snow at higher elevations.
The lower snowpack is strong and bonded.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with up to 2 cm of snow. 40 to 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C.
Thursday
Mainly sunny. 15 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
Friday
Partly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. 30 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
- Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Variable alpine winds are developing wind slabs in isolated lee terrain features. Wind slab will be primed for human triggering. Minimize exposure during periods of heavy loading from wind.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 6th, 2025 4:00PM
