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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 14th, 2024–Feb 15th, 2024
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.

Assess steep lines at upper elevations for wind slab.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in a few days.

Snowpack Summary

Check out this MIN from our field team to get some great details on surface conditions.

A variety of surfaces can be found at upper elevations including a crust on sun exposed slopes, wind slab and soft faceted snow in sheltered terrain. It is possible that wind slab has formed over facets and surface hoar in isolated areas.

The mid pack contains several other crusts.

Below treeline, most areas are below the threshold for forming avalanches.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Clear skies with no new snow expected. 15 to 30 km/h northeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -5°C.

Thursday

Sunny with no new snow expected. 10 to 25 km/h east alpine wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.

Friday

Increasing cloud with no new snow expected. 40 to 60 km/h southeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with 5 to 15 cm new snow expected. 20 to 30 km/h southeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -3°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 wind-affected.
  • Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slab could still be found on isolated features at higher elevations. These slabs could be more reactive if they overlie facets or surface hoar.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5