Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 24th, 2023 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
Anticipate windslabs in open areas on all aspects. If more snow falls than forecasted, slabs will be easier to trigger.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
Natural avalanche activity has tapered off from the last storm and only a few isolated avalanches were observed through the highway corridor. However, skier triggered avalanches are still a possibility.
Snowpack Summary
Wind effect in the alpine & treeline elevation sits on a suncrust on solar aspects. Settled storm snow exists in sheltered locations.
The deep persistent weakness near the base of the snowpack consists of facets and a decomposing crust in some locations.
Weather Summary
Temperatures will gradually rise into the weekend and 14cm is forecast for Saturday afternoon and into Sunday. Winds are forecast to be moderate from the SW and a Alpine high of -12*C.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Variable winds have formed windslabs in the ALP and at TL. On solar aspects windslabs bury several crusts which may enhance reactivity.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 25th, 2023 4:00PM
