Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 14th, 2024 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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Avalanche Canada
Assess steep lines at upper elevations for wind slab.
Summary
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.
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
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 15th, 2024 4:00PM
