Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 25th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

ahanna, Avalanche Canada

6 AM UPDATE: New snow will likely be reactive to riders so manage your exposure to avalanche terrain.

Summary

Moderate

There have been no new avalanche observations since Thursday when a small (size 1) wind slab was triggered by a sledder in the alpine.

15 to 40 cm of new snow sits over weak, faceted surfaces and may be slow to bond. At upper elevations, it has likely been redistributed by east wind.

Another layer of weak, faceted crystals and a crust are buried 20 to 50 cm deep.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well-bonded and strong.

An upslope effect associated with the passing front will bring snowfall to the eastern slopes tonight.

Sunday night

5 to 15 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h ridgetop wind switching from west to east. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries bringing a trace of snow. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Choose slopes that are well supported and have limited consequence.
Be careful to keep storm day fever from luring you out into bigger terrain features.
Potential for wide propagation exists, fresh slabs may rest on surface hoar, facets and/or crust.
Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

Fresh storm slabs may be especially reactive where they sit over a variety of weak grain types and/or hard surfaces.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likely

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Valid until: Feb 26th, 2024 4:00PM