Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 18th, 2015 4:16PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
Flurries expected Thursday and Friday though not expected to amount to much. Above seasonal temperatures are expected and rain could fall in the valley bottoms.
Snowpack Summary
Surface hoar continues to grow at all elevations. Up to 50cm of settled snow overlies a variety of crusts and provides good travel. These firmer upper layers are resting on 50-75cm of weak, poorly bonded faceted snow crystals. Cornice drops and step downs could trigger large avalanches in the alpine.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were observed or reported today.
Confidence
Track of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Thursday
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 19th, 2015 4:00PM